Finding the Third Proportional to 295,382 and 445,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,382 and 445,503 is: 671,919.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,382 : 445,503 = 445,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,382/445,503 = 445,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,382x = 445,503 × 445,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,382x = 198,472,923,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,472,923,009/295,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,919.49
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