Finding the Third Proportional to 300,928 and 457,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,928 and 457,302 is: 694,934.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,928 : 457,302 = 457,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,928/457,302 = 457,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,928x = 457,302 × 457,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,928x = 209,125,119,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,125,119,204/300,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,934.07
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