Finding the Third Proportional to 302,712 and 454,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,712 and 454,068 is: 681,102
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,712 : 454,068 = 454,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,712/454,068 = 454,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,712x = 454,068 × 454,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,712x = 206,177,748,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,177,748,624/302,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,102
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