Finding the Third Proportional to 295,384 and 647,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,384 and 647,948 is: 1,421,324.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,384 : 647,948 = 647,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,384/647,948 = 647,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,384x = 647,948 × 647,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,384x = 419,836,610,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,836,610,704/295,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,421,324.82
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