Finding the Third Proportional to 300,836 and 451,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,836 and 451,319 is: 677,076.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,836 : 451,319 = 451,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,836/451,319 = 451,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,836x = 451,319 × 451,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,836x = 203,688,839,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,688,839,761/300,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,076.01
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