Finding the Third Proportional to 297,864 and 440,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,864 and 440,964 is: 652,812.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,864 : 440,964 = 440,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,864/440,964 = 440,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,864x = 440,964 × 440,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,864x = 194,449,249,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,449,249,296/297,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,812.19
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