Finding the Third Proportional to 295,578 and 458,614
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,578 and 458,614 is: 711,578.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,578 : 458,614 = 458,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,578/458,614 = 458,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,578x = 458,614 × 458,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,578x = 210,326,800,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,326,800,996/295,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,578.00
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