Finding the Third Proportional to 295,623.50 and 648,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,623.50 and 648,475 is: 1,422,484.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,623.50 : 648,475 = 648,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,623.50/648,475 = 648,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,623.50x = 648,475 × 648,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,623.50x = 420,519,825,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,519,825,625/295,623.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,422,484.43
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