Finding the Third Proportional to 294,668 and 453,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,668 and 453,189 is: 696,988.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,668 : 453,189 = 453,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,668/453,189 = 453,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,668x = 453,189 × 453,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,668x = 205,380,269,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,380,269,721/294,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,988.71
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