Finding the Third Proportional to 294,870 and 443,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,870 and 443,793 is: 667,929.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,870 : 443,793 = 443,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,870/443,793 = 443,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,870x = 443,793 × 443,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,870x = 196,952,226,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,952,226,849/294,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,929.01
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