Finding the Third Proportional to 300,546 and 450,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,546 and 450,063 is: 673,962.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,546 : 450,063 = 450,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,546/450,063 = 450,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,546x = 450,063 × 450,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,546x = 202,556,703,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,556,703,969/300,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,962.40
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