Finding the Third Proportional to 295,496 and 653,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,496 and 653,200 is: 1,443,912.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,496 : 653,200 = 653,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,496/653,200 = 653,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,496x = 653,200 × 653,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,496x = 426,670,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,670,240,000/295,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,443,912.07
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