Finding the Third Proportional to 297,466 and 453,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,466 and 453,170 is: 690,374.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,466 : 453,170 = 453,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,466/453,170 = 453,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,466x = 453,170 × 453,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,466x = 205,363,048,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,363,048,900/297,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,374.86
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