Finding the Third Proportional to 300,842 and 451,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,842 and 451,328 is: 677,089.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,842 : 451,328 = 451,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,842/451,328 = 451,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,842x = 451,328 × 451,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,842x = 203,696,963,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,696,963,584/300,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,089.51
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