Finding the Third Proportional to 295,553 and 432,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,553 and 432,850 is: 633,927.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,553 : 432,850 = 432,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,553/432,850 = 432,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,553x = 432,850 × 432,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,553x = 187,359,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,359,122,500/295,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,927.32
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