Finding the Third Proportional to 294,678 and 453,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,678 and 453,204 is: 697,011.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,678 : 453,204 = 453,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,678/453,204 = 453,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,678x = 453,204 × 453,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,678x = 205,393,865,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,393,865,616/294,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,011.20
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