Finding the Third Proportional to 299,394 and 452,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,394 and 452,193 is: 682,974.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,394 : 452,193 = 452,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,394/452,193 = 452,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,394x = 452,193 × 452,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,394x = 204,478,509,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,478,509,249/299,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,974.64
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