Finding the Third Proportional to 301,804 and 452,741
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,804 and 452,741 is: 679,164.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,804 : 452,741 = 452,741 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,804/452,741 = 452,741/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,804x = 452,741 × 452,741 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,804x = 204,974,413,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,974,413,081/301,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,164.00
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