Finding the Third Proportional to 295,562 and 446,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,562 and 446,447 is: 674,359.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,562 : 446,447 = 446,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,562/446,447 = 446,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,562x = 446,447 × 446,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,562x = 199,314,923,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,314,923,809/295,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,359.10
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