Finding the Third Proportional to 296,606 and 459,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,606 and 459,654 is: 712,331.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,606 : 459,654 = 459,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,606/459,654 = 459,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,606x = 459,654 × 459,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,606x = 211,281,799,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,281,799,716/296,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,331.51
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