Finding the Third Proportional to 295,571 and 458,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,571 and 458,605 is: 711,566.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,571 : 458,605 = 458,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,571/458,605 = 458,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,571x = 458,605 × 458,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,571x = 210,318,546,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,318,546,025/295,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,566.92
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