Finding the Third Proportional to 295,166 and 442,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,166 and 442,814 is: 664,318.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,166 : 442,814 = 442,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,166/442,814 = 442,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,166x = 442,814 × 442,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,166x = 196,084,238,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,084,238,596/295,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,318.51
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