Finding the Third Proportional to 295,380 and 433,201.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,380 and 433,201.50 is: 635,329.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,380 : 433,201.50 = 433,201.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,380/433,201.50 = 433,201.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,380x = 433,201.50 × 433,201.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,380x = 187,663,539,602.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,663,539,602.25/295,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,329.20
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