Finding the Third Proportional to 299,452 and 450,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,452 and 450,393 is: 677,416.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,452 : 450,393 = 450,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,452/450,393 = 450,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,452x = 450,393 × 450,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,452x = 202,853,854,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,853,854,449/299,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,416.93
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