Finding the Third Proportional to 297,057 and 447,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,057 and 447,004 is: 672,640.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,057 : 447,004 = 447,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,057/447,004 = 447,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,057x = 447,004 × 447,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,057x = 199,812,576,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,812,576,016/297,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,640.52
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