Finding the Third Proportional to 295,814 and 451,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,814 and 451,389 is: 688,784.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,814 : 451,389 = 451,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,814/451,389 = 451,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,814x = 451,389 × 451,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,814x = 203,752,029,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,752,029,321/295,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,784.27
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