Finding the Third Proportional to 295,266 and 458,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,266 and 458,073 is: 710,650.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,266 : 458,073 = 458,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,266/458,073 = 458,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,266x = 458,073 × 458,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,266x = 209,830,873,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,830,873,329/295,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,650.31
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