Finding the Third Proportional to 294,570 and 430,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,570 and 430,350 is: 628,716.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,570 : 430,350 = 430,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,570/430,350 = 430,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,570x = 430,350 × 430,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,570x = 185,201,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,201,122,500/294,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628,716.85
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