Finding the Third Proportional to 297,726 and 453,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,726 and 453,558 is: 690,953.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,726 : 453,558 = 453,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,726/453,558 = 453,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,726x = 453,558 × 453,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,726x = 205,714,859,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,714,859,364/297,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,953.63
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