Finding the Third Proportional to 298,966 and 447,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,966 and 447,625 is: 670,203.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,966 : 447,625 = 447,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,966/447,625 = 447,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,966x = 447,625 × 447,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,966x = 200,368,140,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,368,140,625/298,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,203.77
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