Finding the Third Proportional to 295,935 and 647,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,935 and 647,223 is: 1,415,505.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,935 : 647,223 = 647,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,935/647,223 = 647,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,935x = 647,223 × 647,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,935x = 418,897,611,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,897,611,729/295,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,415,505.47
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