Finding the Third Proportional to 296,210 and 458,787
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,210 and 458,787 is: 710,595.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,210 : 458,787 = 458,787 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,210/458,787 = 458,787/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,210x = 458,787 × 458,787 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,210x = 210,485,511,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,485,511,369/296,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,595.56
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