Finding the Third Proportional to 294,554 and 450,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,554 and 450,398 is: 688,696.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,554 : 450,398 = 450,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,554/450,398 = 450,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,554x = 450,398 × 450,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,554x = 202,858,358,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,858,358,404/294,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,696.67
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