Finding the Third Proportional to 295,234.50 and 795,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,234.50 and 795,309 is: 2,142,420.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,234.50 : 795,309 = 795,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,234.50/795,309 = 795,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,234.50x = 795,309 × 795,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,234.50x = 632,516,405,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 632,516,405,481/295,234.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,142,420.37
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