Finding the Third Proportional to 296,154 and 433,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,154 and 433,124 is: 633,442.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,154 : 433,124 = 433,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,154/433,124 = 433,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,154x = 433,124 × 433,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,154x = 187,596,399,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,596,399,376/296,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,442.06
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