Finding the Third Proportional to 294,666 and 453,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,666 and 453,186 is: 696,984.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,666 : 453,186 = 453,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,666/453,186 = 453,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,666x = 453,186 × 453,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,666x = 205,377,550,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,377,550,596/294,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,984.21
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