Finding the Third Proportional to 296,252 and 446,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,252 and 446,993 is: 674,435.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,252 : 446,993 = 446,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,252/446,993 = 446,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,252x = 446,993 × 446,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,252x = 199,802,742,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,802,742,049/296,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,435.08
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