Finding the Third Proportional to 295,704 and 632,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,704 and 632,880 is: 1,354,520.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,704 : 632,880 = 632,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,704/632,880 = 632,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,704x = 632,880 × 632,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,704x = 400,537,094,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,537,094,400/295,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,354,520.38
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