Finding the Third Proportional to 295,788 and 644,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,788 and 644,415 is: 1,403,947.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,788 : 644,415 = 644,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,788/644,415 = 644,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,788x = 644,415 × 644,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,788x = 415,270,692,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,270,692,225/295,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,403,947.06
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