Finding the Third Proportional to 294,672 and 453,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,672 and 453,195 is: 696,997.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,672 : 453,195 = 453,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,672/453,195 = 453,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,672x = 453,195 × 453,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,672x = 205,385,708,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,385,708,025/294,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,997.71
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