Finding the Third Proportional to 295,926.75 and 457,701.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,926.75 and 457,701.75 is: 707,914.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,926.75 : 457,701.75 = 457,701.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,926.75/457,701.75 = 457,701.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,926.75x = 457,701.75 × 457,701.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,926.75x = 209,490,891,953.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,490,891,953.06/295,926.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,914.68
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