Finding the Third Proportional to 295,806 and 443,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,806 and 443,565 is: 665,131.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,806 : 443,565 = 443,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,806/443,565 = 443,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,806x = 443,565 × 443,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,806x = 196,749,909,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,749,909,225/295,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 665,131.57
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