Finding the Third Proportional to 299,475 and 452,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,475 and 452,331 is: 683,206.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,475 : 452,331 = 452,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,475/452,331 = 452,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,475x = 452,331 × 452,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,475x = 204,603,333,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,603,333,561/299,475 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,206.72
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