Finding the Third Proportional to 298,614 and 446,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,614 and 446,826 is: 668,600.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,614 : 446,826 = 446,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,614/446,826 = 446,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,614x = 446,826 × 446,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,614x = 199,653,474,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,653,474,276/298,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668,600.52
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