Finding the Third Proportional to 296,064 and 438,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,064 and 438,993 is: 650,922.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,064 : 438,993 = 438,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,064/438,993 = 438,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,064x = 438,993 × 438,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,064x = 192,714,854,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,714,854,049/296,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,922.96
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