Finding the Third Proportional to 298,122 and 451,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,122 and 451,035 is: 682,380.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,122 : 451,035 = 451,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,122/451,035 = 451,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,122x = 451,035 × 451,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,122x = 203,432,571,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,432,571,225/298,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,380.27
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