Finding the Third Proportional to 295,944 and 647,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,944 and 647,250 is: 1,415,580.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,944 : 647,250 = 647,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,944/647,250 = 647,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,944x = 647,250 × 647,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,944x = 418,932,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,932,562,500/295,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,415,580.52
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