Finding the Third Proportional to 302,714 and 454,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,714 and 454,071 is: 681,106.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,714 : 454,071 = 454,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,714/454,071 = 454,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,714x = 454,071 × 454,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,714x = 206,180,473,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,180,473,041/302,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,106.50
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