Finding the Third Proportional to 295,332 and 442,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,332 and 442,902 is: 664,209.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,332 : 442,902 = 442,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,332/442,902 = 442,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,332x = 442,902 × 442,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,332x = 196,162,181,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,162,181,604/295,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,209.03
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