Finding the Third Proportional to 297,018 and 460,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,018 and 460,322 is: 713,412.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,018 : 460,322 = 460,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,018/460,322 = 460,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,018x = 460,322 × 460,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,018x = 211,896,343,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,896,343,684/297,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,412.47
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