Finding the Third Proportional to 294,884 and 447,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,884 and 447,798 is: 680,006.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,884 : 447,798 = 447,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,884/447,798 = 447,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,884x = 447,798 × 447,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,884x = 200,523,048,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,523,048,804/294,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,006.54
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