Finding the Third Proportional to 278,460 and 448,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,460 and 448,362 is: 721,929.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,460 : 448,362 = 448,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,460/448,362 = 448,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,460x = 448,362 × 448,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,460x = 201,028,483,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,028,483,044/278,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721,929.48
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