Finding the Third Proportional to 295,416 and 644,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,416 and 644,300 is: 1,405,213.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,416 : 644,300 = 644,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,416/644,300 = 644,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,416x = 644,300 × 644,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,416x = 415,122,490,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,122,490,000/295,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,405,213.29
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