Finding the Third Proportional to 297,636 and 449,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,636 and 449,136 is: 677,751.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,636 : 449,136 = 449,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,636/449,136 = 449,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,636x = 449,136 × 449,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,636x = 201,723,146,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,723,146,496/297,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,751.17
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