Finding the Third Proportional to 296,052 and 451,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,052 and 451,440 is: 688,386.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,052 : 451,440 = 451,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,052/451,440 = 451,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,052x = 451,440 × 451,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,052x = 203,798,073,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,798,073,600/296,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,386.07
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