Finding the Third Proportional to 297,490 and 453,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,490 and 453,207 is: 690,431.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,490 : 453,207 = 453,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,490/453,207 = 453,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,490x = 453,207 × 453,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,490x = 205,396,584,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,396,584,849/297,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,431.90
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