Finding the Third Proportional to 304,614 and 455,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,614 and 455,166 is: 680,126.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,614 : 455,166 = 455,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,614/455,166 = 455,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,614x = 455,166 × 455,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,614x = 207,176,087,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,176,087,556/304,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,126.61
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