Finding the Third Proportional to 295,852 and 646,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,852 and 646,946 is: 1,414,690.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,852 : 646,946 = 646,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,852/646,946 = 646,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,852x = 646,946 × 646,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,852x = 418,539,126,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,539,126,916/295,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,414,690.88
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