Finding the Third Proportional to 297,520 and 453,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,520 and 453,260 is: 690,523.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,520 : 453,260 = 453,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,520/453,260 = 453,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,520x = 453,260 × 453,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,520x = 205,444,627,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,444,627,600/297,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,523.76
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