Finding the Third Proportional to 295,668 and 455,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,668 and 455,084 is: 700,452.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,668 : 455,084 = 455,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,668/455,084 = 455,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,668x = 455,084 × 455,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,668x = 207,101,447,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,101,447,056/295,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 700,452.69
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