Finding the Third Proportional to 295,068 and 447,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,068 and 447,057 is: 677,335.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,068 : 447,057 = 447,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,068/447,057 = 447,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,068x = 447,057 × 447,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,068x = 199,859,961,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,859,961,249/295,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,335.26
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