Finding the Third Proportional to 295,382 and 433,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,382 and 433,204 is: 635,332.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,382 : 433,204 = 433,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,382/433,204 = 433,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,382x = 433,204 × 433,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,382x = 187,665,705,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,665,705,616/295,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,332.23
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