Finding the Third Proportional to 295,431.75 and 430,230.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,431.75 and 430,230.38 is: 626,534.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,431.75 : 430,230.38 = 430,230.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,431.75/430,230.38 = 430,230.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,431.75x = 430,230.38 × 430,230.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,431.75x = 185,098,175,572.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,098,175,572.64/295,431.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,534.47
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