Finding the Third Proportional to 301,380 and 455,127
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,380 and 455,127 is: 687,307.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,380 : 455,127 = 455,127 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,380/455,127 = 455,127/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,380x = 455,127 × 455,127 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,380x = 207,140,586,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,140,586,129/301,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687,307.01
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