Finding the Third Proportional to 295,740 and 454,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,740 and 454,578 is: 698,725.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,740 : 454,578 = 454,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,740/454,578 = 454,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,740x = 454,578 × 454,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,740x = 206,641,158,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,641,158,084/295,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,725.77
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