Finding the Third Proportional to 298,945 and 453,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,945 and 453,953 is: 689,335.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,945 : 453,953 = 453,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,945/453,953 = 453,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,945x = 453,953 × 453,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,945x = 206,073,326,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,073,326,209/298,945 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 689,335.25
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