Finding the Third Proportional to 302,017 and 453,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,017 and 453,002 is: 679,467.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,017 : 453,002 = 453,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,017/453,002 = 453,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,017x = 453,002 × 453,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,017x = 205,210,812,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,210,812,004/302,017 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,467.75
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