Finding the Third Proportional to 295,329 and 454,495.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,329 and 454,495.50 is: 699,444.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,329 : 454,495.50 = 454,495.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,329/454,495.50 = 454,495.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,329x = 454,495.50 × 454,495.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,329x = 206,566,159,520.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,566,159,520.25/295,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,444.21
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