Finding the Third Proportional to 294,320 and 455,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,320 and 455,628 is: 705,344.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,320 : 455,628 = 455,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,320/455,628 = 455,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,320x = 455,628 × 455,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,320x = 207,596,874,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,596,874,384/294,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,344.10
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