Finding the Third Proportional to 294,234.75 and 454,659.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,234.75 and 454,659.75 is: 702,552.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,234.75 : 454,659.75 = 454,659.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,234.75/454,659.75 = 454,659.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,234.75x = 454,659.75 × 454,659.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,234.75x = 206,715,488,270.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,715,488,270.06/294,234.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,552.94
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