Finding the Third Proportional to 299,322 and 448,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,322 and 448,966 is: 673,423.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,322 : 448,966 = 448,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,322/448,966 = 448,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,322x = 448,966 × 448,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,322x = 201,570,469,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,570,469,156/299,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,423.50
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