Finding the Third Proportional to 295,928 and 451,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,928 and 451,263 is: 688,134.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,928 : 451,263 = 451,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,928/451,263 = 451,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,928x = 451,263 × 451,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,928x = 203,638,295,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,638,295,169/295,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,134.60
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