Finding the Third Proportional to 295,280 and 416,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,280 and 416,096 is: 586,344.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,280 : 416,096 = 416,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,280/416,096 = 416,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,280x = 416,096 × 416,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,280x = 173,135,881,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,135,881,216/295,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,344.76
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