Finding the Third Proportional to 302,460 and 450,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,460 and 450,756 is: 671,761.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,460 : 450,756 = 450,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,460/450,756 = 450,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,460x = 450,756 × 450,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,460x = 203,180,971,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,180,971,536/302,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,761.46
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