Finding the Third Proportional to 294,564 and 450,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,564 and 450,411 is: 688,713.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,564 : 450,411 = 450,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,564/450,411 = 450,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,564x = 450,411 × 450,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,564x = 202,870,068,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,870,068,921/294,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,713.04
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