Finding the Third Proportional to 295,408 and 445,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,408 and 445,821 is: 672,819.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,408 : 445,821 = 445,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,408/445,821 = 445,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,408x = 445,821 × 445,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,408x = 198,756,364,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,756,364,041/295,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,819.84
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