Finding the Third Proportional to 293,704 and 454,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,704 and 454,412 is: 703,055.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,704 : 454,412 = 454,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,704/454,412 = 454,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,704x = 454,412 × 454,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,704x = 206,490,265,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,490,265,744/293,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,055.68
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