Finding the Third Proportional to 295,164 and 639,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,164 and 639,252 is: 1,384,461.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,164 : 639,252 = 639,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,164/639,252 = 639,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,164x = 639,252 × 639,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,164x = 408,643,119,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,643,119,504/295,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,384,461.25
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