Finding the Third Proportional to 295,177.50 and 645,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,177.50 and 645,759 is: 1,412,725.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,177.50 : 645,759 = 645,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,177.50/645,759 = 645,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,177.50x = 645,759 × 645,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,177.50x = 417,004,686,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,004,686,081/295,177.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,412,725.18
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