Finding the Third Proportional to 304,680 and 455,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,680 and 455,670 is: 681,485.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,680 : 455,670 = 455,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,680/455,670 = 455,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,680x = 455,670 × 455,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,680x = 207,635,148,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,635,148,900/304,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,485.98
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