Finding the Third Proportional to 297,380 and 446,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,380 and 446,160 is: 669,375.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,380 : 446,160 = 446,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,380/446,160 = 446,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,380x = 446,160 × 446,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,380x = 199,058,745,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,058,745,600/297,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,375.03
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