Finding the Third Proportional to 295,596 and 441,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,596 and 441,450 is: 659,271.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,596 : 441,450 = 441,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,596/441,450 = 441,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,596x = 441,450 × 441,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,596x = 194,878,102,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,878,102,500/295,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,271.78
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