Finding the Third Proportional to 295,416 and 458,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,416 and 458,298 is: 710,987.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,416 : 458,298 = 458,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,416/458,298 = 458,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,416x = 458,298 × 458,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,416x = 210,037,056,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,037,056,804/295,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,987.41
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