Finding the Third Proportional to 295,632 and 648,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,632 and 648,498 is: 1,422,544.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,632 : 648,498 = 648,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,632/648,498 = 648,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,632x = 648,498 × 648,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,632x = 420,549,656,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,549,656,004/295,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,422,544.43
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