Finding the Third Proportional to 302,292 and 451,858.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,292 and 451,858.50 is: 675,426.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,292 : 451,858.50 = 451,858.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,292/451,858.50 = 451,858.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,292x = 451,858.50 × 451,858.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,292x = 204,176,104,022.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,176,104,022.25/302,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,426.75
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