Finding the Third Proportional to 298,070 and 450,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,070 and 450,957 is: 682,263.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,070 : 450,957 = 450,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,070/450,957 = 450,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,070x = 450,957 × 450,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,070x = 203,362,215,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,362,215,849/298,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,263.28
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