Finding the Third Proportional to 295,612 and 445,989
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,612 and 445,989 is: 672,862.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,612 : 445,989 = 445,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,612/445,989 = 445,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,612x = 445,989 × 445,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,612x = 198,906,188,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,906,188,121/295,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,862.36
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