Finding the Third Proportional to 297,325 and 452,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,325 and 452,959 is: 690,059.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,325 : 452,959 = 452,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,325/452,959 = 452,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,325x = 452,959 × 452,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,325x = 205,171,855,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,171,855,681/297,325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,059.21
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