Finding the Third Proportional to 294,536 and 459,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,536 and 459,304 is: 716,245.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,536 : 459,304 = 459,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,536/459,304 = 459,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,536x = 459,304 × 459,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,536x = 210,960,164,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,960,164,416/294,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,245.77
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