Finding the Third Proportional to 298,286 and 451,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,286 and 451,773 is: 684,238.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,286 : 451,773 = 451,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,286/451,773 = 451,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,286x = 451,773 × 451,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,286x = 204,098,843,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,098,843,529/298,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,238.76
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