Finding the Third Proportional to 294,636 and 453,456
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,636 and 453,456 is: 697,886.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,636 : 453,456 = 453,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,636/453,456 = 453,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,636x = 453,456 × 453,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,636x = 205,622,343,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,622,343,936/294,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,886.02
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