Finding the Third Proportional to 295,628 and 450,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,628 and 450,826 is: 687,499.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,628 : 450,826 = 450,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,628/450,826 = 450,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,628x = 450,826 × 450,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,628x = 203,244,082,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,244,082,276/295,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687,499.43
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