Finding the Third Proportional to 295,132.50 and 652,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,132.50 and 652,284 is: 1,441,638.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,132.50 : 652,284 = 652,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,132.50/652,284 = 652,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,132.50x = 652,284 × 652,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,132.50x = 425,474,416,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,474,416,656/295,132.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,441,638.64
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