Finding the Third Proportional to 297,458 and 453,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,458 and 453,156 is: 690,350.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,458 : 453,156 = 453,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,458/453,156 = 453,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,458x = 453,156 × 453,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,458x = 205,350,360,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,350,360,336/297,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,350.77
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