Finding the Third Proportional to 295,168 and 414,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,168 and 414,186 is: 581,194.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,168 : 414,186 = 414,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,168/414,186 = 414,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,168x = 414,186 × 414,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,168x = 171,550,042,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,550,042,596/295,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,194.58
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