Finding the Third Proportional to 297,000 and 459,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,000 and 459,567 is: 711,117.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,000 : 459,567 = 459,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,000/459,567 = 459,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,000x = 459,567 × 459,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,000x = 211,201,827,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,201,827,489/297,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,117.26
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