Finding the Third Proportional to 295,182 and 446,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,182 and 446,292 is: 674,758.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,182 : 446,292 = 446,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,182/446,292 = 446,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,182x = 446,292 × 446,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,182x = 199,176,549,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,176,549,264/295,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,758.45
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