Finding the Third Proportional to 296,465 and 443,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,465 and 443,887 is: 664,616.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,465 : 443,887 = 443,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,465/443,887 = 443,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,465x = 443,887 × 443,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,465x = 197,035,668,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,035,668,769/296,465 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,616.97
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