Finding the Third Proportional to 294,037.50 and 439,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,037.50 and 439,881 is: 658,063.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,037.50 : 439,881 = 439,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,037.50/439,881 = 439,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,037.50x = 439,881 × 439,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,037.50x = 193,495,294,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,495,294,161/294,037.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,063.32
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