Finding the Third Proportional to 295,377 and 647,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,377 and 647,939 is: 1,421,319.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,377 : 647,939 = 647,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,377/647,939 = 647,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,377x = 647,939 × 647,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,377x = 419,824,947,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,824,947,721/295,377 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,421,319.02
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