Finding the Third Proportional to 301,446 and 453,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,446 and 453,033 is: 680,847.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,446 : 453,033 = 453,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,446/453,033 = 453,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,446x = 453,033 × 453,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,446x = 205,238,899,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,238,899,089/301,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,847.98
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