Finding the Third Proportional to 294,156 and 454,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,156 and 454,536 is: 702,358.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,156 : 454,536 = 454,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,156/454,536 = 454,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,156x = 454,536 × 454,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,156x = 206,602,975,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,602,975,296/294,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,358.53
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