Finding the Third Proportional to 295,565 and 458,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,565 and 458,595 is: 711,550.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,565 : 458,595 = 458,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,565/458,595 = 458,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,565x = 458,595 × 458,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,565x = 210,309,374,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,309,374,025/295,565 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,550.33
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