Finding the Third Proportional to 296,216 and 423,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,216 and 423,295 is: 604,891.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,216 : 423,295 = 423,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,216/423,295 = 423,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,216x = 423,295 × 423,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,216x = 179,178,657,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,178,657,025/296,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,891.89
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