Finding the Third Proportional to 299,264 and 446,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,264 and 446,208 is: 665,304.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,264 : 446,208 = 446,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,264/446,208 = 446,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,264x = 446,208 × 446,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,264x = 199,101,579,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,101,579,264/299,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 665,304.14
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