Finding the Third Proportional to 297,828 and 440,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,828 and 440,892 is: 652,677.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,828 : 440,892 = 440,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,828/440,892 = 440,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,828x = 440,892 × 440,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,828x = 194,385,755,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,385,755,664/297,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,677.91
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