Finding the Third Proportional to 292,248 and 450,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,248 and 450,684 is: 695,012.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,248 : 450,684 = 450,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,248/450,684 = 450,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,248x = 450,684 × 450,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,248x = 203,116,067,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,116,067,856/292,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,012.69
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