Finding the Third Proportional to 300,084 and 453,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,084 and 453,339 is: 684,862.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,084 : 453,339 = 453,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,084/453,339 = 453,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,084x = 453,339 × 453,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,084x = 205,516,248,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,516,248,921/300,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,862.40
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