Finding the Third Proportional to 294,984 and 447,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,984 and 447,913 is: 680,125.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,984 : 447,913 = 447,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,984/447,913 = 447,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,984x = 447,913 × 447,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,984x = 200,626,055,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,626,055,569/294,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,125.21
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