Finding the Third Proportional to 295,851 and 632,707.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,851 and 632,707.50 is: 1,353,109.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,851 : 632,707.50 = 632,707.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,851/632,707.50 = 632,707.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,851x = 632,707.50 × 632,707.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,851x = 400,318,780,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,318,780,556.25/295,851 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,353,109.44
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