Finding the Third Proportional to 295,082 and 455,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,082 and 455,643 is: 703,568.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,082 : 455,643 = 455,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,082/455,643 = 455,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,082x = 455,643 × 455,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,082x = 207,610,543,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,610,543,449/295,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,568.99
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