Finding the Third Proportional to 295,900 and 432,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,900 and 432,775 is: 632,964.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,900 : 432,775 = 432,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,900/432,775 = 432,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,900x = 432,775 × 432,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,900x = 187,294,200,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,294,200,625/295,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,964.52
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