Finding the Third Proportional to 295,740 and 628,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,740 and 628,396 is: 1,335,232.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,740 : 628,396 = 628,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,740/628,396 = 628,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,740x = 628,396 × 628,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,740x = 394,881,532,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,881,532,816/295,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,335,232.07
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