Finding the Third Proportional to 294 and 454
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Solution
The third proportional to 294 and 454 is: 701.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294 : 454 = 454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294/454 = 454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294x = 454 × 454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294x = 206,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,116/294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701.07
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