Finding the Third Proportional to 302,606 and 455,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,606 and 455,215 is: 684,787.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,606 : 455,215 = 455,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,606/455,215 = 455,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,606x = 455,215 × 455,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,606x = 207,220,696,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,220,696,225/302,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,787.14
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