Finding the Third Proportional to 299,106 and 459,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,106 and 459,744 is: 706,654.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,106 : 459,744 = 459,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,106/459,744 = 459,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,106x = 459,744 × 459,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,106x = 211,364,545,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,364,545,536/299,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 706,654.31
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