Finding the Third Proportional to 299,446 and 450,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,446 and 450,384 is: 677,403.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,446 : 450,384 = 450,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,446/450,384 = 450,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,446x = 450,384 × 450,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,446x = 202,845,747,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,845,747,456/299,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,403.43
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