Finding the Third Proportional to 297,502 and 453,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,502 and 453,232 is: 690,480.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,502 : 453,232 = 453,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,502/453,232 = 453,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,502x = 453,232 × 453,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,502x = 205,419,245,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,419,245,824/297,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,480.22
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