Finding the Third Proportional to 294,600 and 453,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,600 and 453,402 is: 697,805.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,600 : 453,402 = 453,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,600/453,402 = 453,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,600x = 453,402 × 453,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,600x = 205,573,373,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,573,373,604/294,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,805.07
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