Finding the Third Proportional to 296,136 and 458,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,136 and 458,046 is: 708,479.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,136 : 458,046 = 458,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,136/458,046 = 458,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,136x = 458,046 × 458,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,136x = 209,806,138,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,806,138,116/296,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,479.00
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