Finding the Third Proportional to 295,224 and 458,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,224 and 458,389 is: 711,732.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,224 : 458,389 = 458,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,224/458,389 = 458,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,224x = 458,389 × 458,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,224x = 210,120,475,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,120,475,321/295,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,732.36
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