Finding the Third Proportional to 295,805 and 647,587
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,805 and 647,587 is: 1,417,720.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,805 : 647,587 = 647,587 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,805/647,587 = 647,587/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,805x = 647,587 × 647,587 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,805x = 419,368,922,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,368,922,569/295,805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,417,720.87
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