Finding the Third Proportional to 294,324 and 455,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,324 and 455,634 is: 705,353.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,324 : 455,634 = 455,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,324/455,634 = 455,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,324x = 455,634 × 455,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,324x = 207,602,341,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,602,341,956/294,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,353.09
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