Finding the Third Proportional to 295,920 and 647,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,920 and 647,062 is: 1,414,873.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,920 : 647,062 = 647,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,920/647,062 = 647,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,920x = 647,062 × 647,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,920x = 418,689,231,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,689,231,844/295,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,414,873.05
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