Finding the Third Proportional to 295,080 and 453,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,080 and 453,852 is: 698,053.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,080 : 453,852 = 453,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,080/453,852 = 453,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,080x = 453,852 × 453,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,080x = 205,981,637,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,981,637,904/295,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,053.54
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