Finding the Third Proportional to 295,550 and 445,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,550 and 445,514 is: 671,570.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,550 : 445,514 = 445,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,550/445,514 = 445,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,550x = 445,514 × 445,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,550x = 198,482,724,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,482,724,196/295,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,570.71
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