Finding the Third Proportional to 296,448 and 443,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,448 and 443,232 is: 662,694.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,448 : 443,232 = 443,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,448/443,232 = 443,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,448x = 443,232 × 443,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,448x = 196,454,605,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,454,605,824/296,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,694.99
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