Finding the Third Proportional to 295,676 and 463,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,676 and 463,296 is: 725,940.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,676 : 463,296 = 463,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,676/463,296 = 463,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,676x = 463,296 × 463,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,676x = 214,643,183,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,643,183,616/295,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,940.50
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