Finding the Third Proportional to 304,544 and 455,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,544 and 455,136 is: 680,193.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,544 : 455,136 = 455,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,544/455,136 = 455,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,544x = 455,136 × 455,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,544x = 207,148,778,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,148,778,496/304,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,193.27
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