Finding the Third Proportional to 295,616 and 441,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,616 and 441,480 is: 659,316.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,616 : 441,480 = 441,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,616/441,480 = 441,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,616x = 441,480 × 441,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,616x = 194,904,590,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,904,590,400/295,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,316.78
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