Finding the Third Proportional to 292,676 and 451,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,676 and 451,170 is: 695,493.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,676 : 451,170 = 451,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,676/451,170 = 451,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,676x = 451,170 × 451,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,676x = 203,554,368,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,554,368,900/292,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,493.89
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