Finding the Third Proportional to 299,222 and 437,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,222 and 437,258 is: 638,972.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,222 : 437,258 = 437,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,222/437,258 = 437,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,222x = 437,258 × 437,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,222x = 191,194,558,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,194,558,564/299,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,972.26
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