Finding the Third Proportional to 295,521 and 612,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,521 and 612,063 is: 1,267,663.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,521 : 612,063 = 612,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,521/612,063 = 612,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,521x = 612,063 × 612,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,521x = 374,621,115,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,621,115,969/295,521 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,267,663.27
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