Finding the Third Proportional to 293,987.25 and 644,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,987.25 and 644,022 is: 1,410,824.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,987.25 : 644,022 = 644,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,987.25/644,022 = 644,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,987.25x = 644,022 × 644,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,987.25x = 414,764,336,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 414,764,336,484/293,987.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,410,824.23
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