Finding the Third Proportional to 295,722 and 418,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,722 and 418,440 is: 592,083.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,722 : 418,440 = 418,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,722/418,440 = 418,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,722x = 418,440 × 418,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,722x = 175,092,033,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,092,033,600/295,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,083.22
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