Finding the Third Proportional to 295,974 and 641,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,974 and 641,763 is: 1,391,540.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,974 : 641,763 = 641,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,974/641,763 = 641,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,974x = 641,763 × 641,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,974x = 411,859,748,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,859,748,169/295,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,391,540.30
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