Finding the Third Proportional to 298,476 and 449,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,476 and 449,064 is: 675,627.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,476 : 449,064 = 449,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,476/449,064 = 449,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,476x = 449,064 × 449,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,476x = 201,658,476,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,658,476,096/298,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,627.11
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