Finding the Third Proportional to 295,944 and 641,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,944 and 641,685 is: 1,391,343.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,944 : 641,685 = 641,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,944/641,685 = 641,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,944x = 641,685 × 641,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,944x = 411,759,639,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,759,639,225/295,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,391,343.09
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