Finding the Third Proportional to 295,828 and 646,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,828 and 646,952 is: 1,414,831.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,828 : 646,952 = 646,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,828/646,952 = 646,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,828x = 646,952 × 646,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,828x = 418,546,890,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,546,890,304/295,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,414,831.90
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