Finding the Third Proportional to 299,743 and 451,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,743 and 451,594 is: 680,373.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,743 : 451,594 = 451,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,743/451,594 = 451,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,743x = 451,594 × 451,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,743x = 203,937,140,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,937,140,836/299,743 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,373.32
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