Finding the Third Proportional to 296,788 and 445,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,788 and 445,182 is: 667,773
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,788 : 445,182 = 445,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,788/445,182 = 445,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,788x = 445,182 × 445,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,788x = 198,187,013,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,187,013,124/296,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,773
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