Finding the Third Proportional to 299,614 and 455,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,614 and 455,555 is: 692,659.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,614 : 455,555 = 455,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,614/455,555 = 455,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,614x = 455,555 × 455,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,614x = 207,530,358,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,530,358,025/299,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,659.08
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