Finding the Third Proportional to 295,932 and 463,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,932 and 463,731 is: 726,675.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,932 : 463,731 = 463,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,932/463,731 = 463,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,932x = 463,731 × 463,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,932x = 215,046,440,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,046,440,361/295,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,675.18
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