Finding the Third Proportional to 297,108 and 423,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,108 and 423,306 is: 603,107.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,108 : 423,306 = 423,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,108/423,306 = 423,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,108x = 423,306 × 423,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,108x = 179,187,969,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,187,969,636/297,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,107.19
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