Finding the Third Proportional to 298,120 and 451,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,120 and 451,032 is: 682,375.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,120 : 451,032 = 451,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,120/451,032 = 451,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,120x = 451,032 × 451,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,120x = 203,429,865,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,429,865,024/298,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,375.77
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