Finding the Third Proportional to 295,974 and 639,240.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,974 and 639,240.19 is: 1,380,621.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,974 : 639,240.19 = 639,240.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,974/639,240.19 = 639,240.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,974x = 639,240.19 × 639,240.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,974x = 408,628,017,315.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,628,017,315.04/295,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,380,621.33
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