Finding the Third Proportional to 295,598 and 441,453
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,598 and 441,453 is: 659,276.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,598 : 441,453 = 441,453 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,598/441,453 = 441,453/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,598x = 441,453 × 441,453 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,598x = 194,880,751,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,880,751,209/295,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,276.28
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