Finding the Third Proportional to 295,824 and 646,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,824 and 646,944 is: 1,414,816.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,824 : 646,944 = 646,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,824/646,944 = 646,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,824x = 646,944 × 646,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,824x = 418,536,539,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,536,539,136/295,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,414,816.04
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