Finding the Third Proportional to 295,572 and 458,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,572 and 458,606 is: 711,567.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,572 : 458,606 = 458,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,572/458,606 = 458,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,572x = 458,606 × 458,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,572x = 210,319,463,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,319,463,236/295,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,567.62
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