Finding the Third Proportional to 295,222 and 458,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,222 and 458,386 is: 711,727.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,222 : 458,386 = 458,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,222/458,386 = 458,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,222x = 458,386 × 458,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,222x = 210,117,724,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,117,724,996/295,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,727.87
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