Finding the Third Proportional to 296,100 and 422,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,100 and 422,007 is: 601,451.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,100 : 422,007 = 422,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,100/422,007 = 422,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,100x = 422,007 × 422,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,100x = 178,089,908,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,089,908,049/296,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 601,451.90
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