Finding the Third Proportional to 296,770 and 454,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,770 and 454,984 is: 697,545.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,770 : 454,984 = 454,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,770/454,984 = 454,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,770x = 454,984 × 454,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,770x = 207,010,440,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,010,440,256/296,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,545.04
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