Finding the Third Proportional to 295,479.75 and 432,738.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,479.75 and 432,738.75 is: 633,758.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,479.75 : 432,738.75 = 432,738.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,479.75/432,738.75 = 432,738.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,479.75x = 432,738.75 × 432,738.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,479.75x = 187,262,825,751.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,262,825,751.56/295,479.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,758.58
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