Finding the Third Proportional to 295,650 and 635,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,650 and 635,580 is: 1,366,351.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,650 : 635,580 = 635,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,650/635,580 = 635,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,650x = 635,580 × 635,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,650x = 403,961,936,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,961,936,400/295,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,366,351.89
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