Finding the Third Proportional to 300,834 and 451,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,834 and 451,316 is: 677,071.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,834 : 451,316 = 451,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,834/451,316 = 451,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,834x = 451,316 × 451,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,834x = 203,686,131,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,686,131,856/300,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,071.51
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