Finding the Third Proportional to 295,386.75 and 644,235.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,386.75 and 644,235.75 is: 1,405,072.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,386.75 : 644,235.75 = 644,235.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,386.75/644,235.75 = 644,235.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,386.75x = 644,235.75 × 644,235.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,386.75x = 415,039,701,578.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,039,701,578.06/295,386.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,405,072.17
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