Finding the Third Proportional to 299,211 and 437,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,211 and 437,244 is: 638,954.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,211 : 437,244 = 437,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,211/437,244 = 437,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,211x = 437,244 × 437,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,211x = 191,182,315,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,182,315,536/299,211 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,954.84
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