Finding the Third Proportional to 299,464 and 438,049
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,464 and 438,049 is: 640,767.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,464 : 438,049 = 438,049 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,464/438,049 = 438,049/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,464x = 438,049 × 438,049 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,464x = 191,886,926,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,886,926,401/299,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,767.93
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