Finding the Third Proportional to 299,493 and 452,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,493 and 452,358 is: 683,247.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,493 : 452,358 = 452,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,493/452,358 = 452,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,493x = 452,358 × 452,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,493x = 204,627,760,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,627,760,164/299,493 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,247.22
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