Finding the Third Proportional to 295,264 and 458,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,264 and 458,070 is: 710,645.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,264 : 458,070 = 458,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,264/458,070 = 458,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,264x = 458,070 × 458,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,264x = 209,828,124,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,828,124,900/295,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,645.81
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