Finding the Third Proportional to 295,260 and 433,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,260 and 433,048 is: 635,137.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,260 : 433,048 = 433,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,260/433,048 = 433,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,260x = 433,048 × 433,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,260x = 187,530,570,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,530,570,304/295,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,137.07
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