Finding the Third Proportional to 295,926 and 451,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,926 and 451,260 is: 688,130.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,926 : 451,260 = 451,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,926/451,260 = 451,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,926x = 451,260 × 451,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,926x = 203,635,587,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,635,587,600/295,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,130.10
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