Finding the Third Proportional to 295,569 and 640,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,569 and 640,530 is: 1,388,097.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,569 : 640,530 = 640,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,569/640,530 = 640,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,569x = 640,530 × 640,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,569x = 410,278,680,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410,278,680,900/295,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,388,097.81
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