Finding the Third Proportional to 297,086 and 447,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,086 and 447,053 is: 672,722.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,086 : 447,053 = 447,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,086/447,053 = 447,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,086x = 447,053 × 447,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,086x = 199,856,384,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,856,384,809/297,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,722.33
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