Finding the Third Proportional to 298,761 and 448,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,761 and 448,466 is: 673,186.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,761 : 448,466 = 448,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,761/448,466 = 448,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,761x = 448,466 × 448,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,761x = 201,121,753,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,121,753,156/298,761 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,186.10
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