Finding the Third Proportional to 297,680 and 449,255
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,680 and 449,255 is: 678,010.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,680 : 449,255 = 449,255 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,680/449,255 = 449,255/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,680x = 449,255 × 449,255 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,680x = 201,830,055,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,830,055,025/297,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678,010.13
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