Finding the Third Proportional to 294,329 and 452,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,329 and 452,975 is: 697,132.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,329 : 452,975 = 452,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,329/452,975 = 452,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,329x = 452,975 × 452,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,329x = 205,186,350,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,186,350,625/294,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,132.63
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