Finding the Third Proportional to 295,446 and 430,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,446 and 430,254 is: 626,573.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,446 : 430,254 = 430,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,446/430,254 = 430,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,446x = 430,254 × 430,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,446x = 185,118,504,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,118,504,516/295,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,573.06
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