Finding the Third Proportional to 297,080 and 445,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,080 and 445,548 is: 668,214.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,080 : 445,548 = 445,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,080/445,548 = 445,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,080x = 445,548 × 445,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,080x = 198,513,020,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,513,020,304/297,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668,214.02
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