Finding the Third Proportional to 295,167 and 414,184.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,167 and 414,184.50 is: 581,192.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,167 : 414,184.50 = 414,184.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,167/414,184.50 = 414,184.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,167x = 414,184.50 × 414,184.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,167x = 171,548,800,040.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,548,800,040.25/295,167 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,192.34
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