Finding the Third Proportional to 299,796 and 445,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,796 and 445,152 is: 660,983.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,796 : 445,152 = 445,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,796/445,152 = 445,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,796x = 445,152 × 445,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,796x = 198,160,303,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,160,303,104/299,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,983.81
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