Finding the Third Proportional to 295,946 and 641,689
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,946 and 641,689 is: 1,391,351.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,946 : 641,689 = 641,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,946/641,689 = 641,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,946x = 641,689 × 641,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,946x = 411,764,772,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,764,772,721/295,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,391,351.03
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