Finding the Third Proportional to 298,834 and 449,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,834 and 449,388 is: 675,791.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,834 : 449,388 = 449,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,834/449,388 = 449,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,834x = 449,388 × 449,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,834x = 201,949,574,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,949,574,544/298,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,791.83
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