Finding the Third Proportional to 300,931 and 457,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,931 and 457,307 is: 694,942.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,931 : 457,307 = 457,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,931/457,307 = 457,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,931x = 457,307 × 457,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,931x = 209,129,692,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,129,692,249/300,931 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,942.34
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