Finding the Third Proportional to 295,554 and 432,851.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,554 and 432,851.50 is: 633,929.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,554 : 432,851.50 = 432,851.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,554/432,851.50 = 432,851.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,554x = 432,851.50 × 432,851.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,554x = 187,360,421,052.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,360,421,052.25/295,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,929.57
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