Finding the Third Proportional to 297,060 and 447,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,060 and 447,009 is: 672,648.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,060 : 447,009 = 447,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,060/447,009 = 447,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,060x = 447,009 × 447,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,060x = 199,817,046,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,817,046,081/297,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,648.78
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