Finding the Third Proportional to 296,346 and 459,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,346 and 459,561 is: 712,668.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,346 : 459,561 = 459,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,346/459,561 = 459,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,346x = 459,561 × 459,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,346x = 211,196,312,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,196,312,721/296,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,668.01
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