Finding the Third Proportional to 299,432 and 450,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,432 and 450,363 is: 677,371.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,432 : 450,363 = 450,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,432/450,363 = 450,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,432x = 450,363 × 450,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,432x = 202,826,831,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,826,831,769/299,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,371.93
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