Finding the Third Proportional to 297,088 and 445,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,088 and 445,560 is: 668,232.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,088 : 445,560 = 445,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,088/445,560 = 445,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,088x = 445,560 × 445,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,088x = 198,523,713,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,523,713,600/297,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668,232.02
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