Finding the Third Proportional to 294,210 and 456,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,210 and 456,381 is: 707,942.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,210 : 456,381 = 456,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,210/456,381 = 456,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,210x = 456,381 × 456,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,210x = 208,283,617,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,283,617,161/294,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,942.00
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