Finding the Third Proportional to 299,267 and 449,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,267 and 449,189 is: 674,216.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,267 : 449,189 = 449,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,267/449,189 = 449,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,267x = 449,189 × 449,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,267x = 201,770,757,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,770,757,721/299,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,216.53
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