Finding the Third Proportional to 295,910 and 639,112.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,910 and 639,112.50 is: 1,380,368.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,910 : 639,112.50 = 639,112.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,910/639,112.50 = 639,112.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,910x = 639,112.50 × 639,112.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,910x = 408,464,787,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,464,787,656.25/295,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,380,368.31
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