Finding the Third Proportional to 297,500 and 453,222
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,500 and 453,222 is: 690,454.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,500 : 453,222 = 453,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,500/453,222 = 453,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,500x = 453,222 × 453,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,500x = 205,410,181,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,410,181,284/297,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,454.39
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