Finding the Third Proportional to 295,090 and 447,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,090 and 447,087 is: 677,375.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,090 : 447,087 = 447,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,090/447,087 = 447,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,090x = 447,087 × 447,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,090x = 199,886,785,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,886,785,569/295,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,375.67
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