Finding the Third Proportional to 295,050 and 446,097
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,050 and 446,097 is: 674,470.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,050 : 446,097 = 446,097 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,050/446,097 = 446,097/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,050x = 446,097 × 446,097 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,050x = 199,002,533,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,002,533,409/295,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,470.54
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