Finding the Third Proportional to 294,455 and 459,179
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,455 and 459,179 is: 716,052.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,455 : 459,179 = 459,179 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,455/459,179 = 459,179/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,455x = 459,179 × 459,179 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,455x = 210,845,354,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,845,354,041/294,455 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,052.89
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