Finding the Third Proportional to 294,007 and 440,191
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,007 and 440,191 is: 659,059.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,007 : 440,191 = 440,191 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,007/440,191 = 440,191/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,007x = 440,191 × 440,191 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,007x = 193,768,116,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,768,116,481/294,007 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,059.53
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