Finding the Third Proportional to 295,816 and 451,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,816 and 451,392 is: 688,788.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,816 : 451,392 = 451,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,816/451,392 = 451,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,816x = 451,392 × 451,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,816x = 203,754,737,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,754,737,664/295,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,788.77
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