Finding the Third Proportional to 301,794 and 452,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,794 and 452,727 is: 679,144.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,794 : 452,727 = 452,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,794/452,727 = 452,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,794x = 452,727 × 452,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,794x = 204,961,736,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,961,736,529/301,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,144.50
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