Finding the Third Proportional to 299,368 and 452,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,368 and 452,150 is: 682,904.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,368 : 452,150 = 452,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,368/452,150 = 452,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,368x = 452,150 × 452,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,368x = 204,439,622,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,439,622,500/299,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,904.06
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