Finding the Third Proportional to 295,372 and 632,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,372 and 632,744 is: 1,355,460.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,372 : 632,744 = 632,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,372/632,744 = 632,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,372x = 632,744 × 632,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,372x = 400,364,969,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,364,969,536/295,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,355,460.13
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