Finding the Third Proportional to 298,764 and 448,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,764 and 448,470 is: 673,191.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,764 : 448,470 = 448,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,764/448,470 = 448,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,764x = 448,470 × 448,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,764x = 201,125,340,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,125,340,900/298,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,191.35
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