Finding the Third Proportional to 337,292 and 449,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,292 and 449,004 is: 597,715.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,292 : 449,004 = 449,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,292/449,004 = 449,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,292x = 449,004 × 449,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,292x = 201,604,592,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,604,592,016/337,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,715.31
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