Finding the Third Proportional to 295,316 and 632,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,316 and 632,593 is: 1,355,070.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,316 : 632,593 = 632,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,316/632,593 = 632,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,316x = 632,593 × 632,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,316x = 400,173,903,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,173,903,649/295,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,355,070.17
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