Finding the Third Proportional to 297,004 and 459,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,004 and 459,574 is: 711,129.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,004 : 459,574 = 459,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,004/459,574 = 459,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,004x = 459,574 × 459,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,004x = 211,208,261,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,208,261,476/297,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,129.35
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