Finding the Third Proportional to 295,290 and 644,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,290 and 644,708 is: 1,407,593.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,290 : 644,708 = 644,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,290/644,708 = 644,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,290x = 644,708 × 644,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,290x = 415,648,405,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,648,405,264/295,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,407,593.91
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