Finding the Third Proportional to 302,602 and 455,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,602 and 455,208 is: 684,775.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,602 : 455,208 = 455,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,602/455,208 = 455,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,602x = 455,208 × 455,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,602x = 207,214,323,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,214,323,264/302,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,775.13
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