Finding the Third Proportional to 295,141.50 and 632,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,141.50 and 632,295 is: 1,354,594.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,141.50 : 632,295 = 632,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,141.50/632,295 = 632,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,141.50x = 632,295 × 632,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,141.50x = 399,796,967,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 399,796,967,025/295,141.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,354,594.21
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