Finding the Third Proportional to 295,488 and 627,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,488 and 627,903 is: 1,334,274.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,488 : 627,903 = 627,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,488/627,903 = 627,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,488x = 627,903 × 627,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,488x = 394,262,177,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,262,177,409/295,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,334,274.75
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