Finding the Third Proportional to 299,673 and 448,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,673 and 448,416 is: 670,987.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,673 : 448,416 = 448,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,673/448,416 = 448,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,673x = 448,416 × 448,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,673x = 201,076,909,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,076,909,056/299,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,987.74
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