Finding the Third Proportional to 295,160 and 442,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,160 and 442,804 is: 664,302.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,160 : 442,804 = 442,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,160/442,804 = 442,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,160x = 442,804 × 442,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,160x = 196,075,382,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,075,382,416/295,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,302.01
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