Finding the Third Proportional to 299,232 and 447,835.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,232 and 447,835.50 is: 670,237.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,232 : 447,835.50 = 447,835.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,232/447,835.50 = 447,835.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,232x = 447,835.50 × 447,835.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,232x = 200,556,635,060.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,556,635,060.25/299,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,237.93
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