Finding the Third Proportional to 295,585 and 635,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,585 and 635,517 is: 1,366,381.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,585 : 635,517 = 635,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,585/635,517 = 635,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,585x = 635,517 × 635,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,585x = 403,881,857,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,881,857,289/295,585 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,366,381.44
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