Finding the Third Proportional to 297,480 and 433,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,480 and 433,758 is: 632,466.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,480 : 433,758 = 433,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,480/433,758 = 433,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,480x = 433,758 × 433,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,480x = 188,146,002,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,146,002,564/297,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,466.06
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