Finding the Third Proportional to 301,769 and 455,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,769 and 455,729 is: 688,238.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,769 : 455,729 = 455,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,769/455,729 = 455,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,769x = 455,729 × 455,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,769x = 207,688,921,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,688,921,441/301,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,238.09
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