Finding the Third Proportional to 297,164 and 434,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,164 and 434,366 is: 634,914.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,164 : 434,366 = 434,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,164/434,366 = 434,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,164x = 434,366 × 434,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,164x = 188,673,821,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,673,821,956/297,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,914.80
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