Finding the Third Proportional to 295,784 and 443,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,784 and 443,532 is: 665,082.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,784 : 443,532 = 443,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,784/443,532 = 443,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,784x = 443,532 × 443,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,784x = 196,720,635,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,720,635,024/295,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 665,082.07
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