Finding the Third Proportional to 295,218 and 458,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,218 and 458,379 is: 711,715.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,218 : 458,379 = 458,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,218/458,379 = 458,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,218x = 458,379 × 458,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,218x = 210,111,307,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,111,307,641/295,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,715.77
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