Finding the Third Proportional to 300,827 and 451,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,827 and 451,305 is: 677,054.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,827 : 451,305 = 451,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,827/451,305 = 451,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,827x = 451,305 × 451,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,827x = 203,676,203,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,676,203,025/300,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,054.26
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