Finding the Third Proportional to 295,347 and 644,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,347 and 644,829 is: 1,407,850.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,347 : 644,829 = 644,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,347/644,829 = 644,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,347x = 644,829 × 644,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,347x = 415,804,439,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,804,439,241/295,347 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,407,850.56
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