Finding the Third Proportional to 295,066 and 432,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,066 and 432,913 is: 635,158.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,066 : 432,913 = 432,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,066/432,913 = 432,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,066x = 432,913 × 432,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,066x = 187,413,665,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,413,665,569/295,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,158.46
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