Finding the Third Proportional to 295,200 and 458,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,200 and 458,352 is: 711,675.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,200 : 458,352 = 458,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,200/458,352 = 458,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,200x = 458,352 × 458,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,200x = 210,086,555,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,086,555,904/295,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,675.32
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