Finding the Third Proportional to 297,084 and 447,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,084 and 447,050 is: 672,717.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,084 : 447,050 = 447,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,084/447,050 = 447,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,084x = 447,050 × 447,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,084x = 199,853,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,853,702,500/297,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,717.83
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