Finding the Third Proportional to 298,019 and 449,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,019 and 449,765 is: 678,777.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,019 : 449,765 = 449,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,019/449,765 = 449,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,019x = 449,765 × 449,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,019x = 202,288,555,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,288,555,225/298,019 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678,777.38
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