Finding the Third Proportional to 294,674 and 453,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,674 and 453,198 is: 697,002.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,674 : 453,198 = 453,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,674/453,198 = 453,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,674x = 453,198 × 453,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,674x = 205,388,427,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,388,427,204/294,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,002.20
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