Finding the Third Proportional to 295,581 and 612,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,581 and 612,183 is: 1,267,902.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,581 : 612,183 = 612,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,581/612,183 = 612,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,581x = 612,183 × 612,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,581x = 374,768,025,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,768,025,489/295,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,267,902.96
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