Finding the Third Proportional to 299,726 and 452,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,726 and 452,766 is: 683,948.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,726 : 452,766 = 452,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,726/452,766 = 452,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,726x = 452,766 × 452,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,726x = 204,997,050,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,997,050,756/299,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,948.18
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