Finding the Third Proportional to 295,420.50 and 458,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,420.50 and 458,304 is: 710,995.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,420.50 : 458,304 = 458,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,420.50/458,304 = 458,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,420.50x = 458,304 × 458,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,420.50x = 210,042,556,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,042,556,416/295,420.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,995.20
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