Finding the Third Proportional to 304,808 and 452,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,808 and 452,796 is: 672,633.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,808 : 452,796 = 452,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,808/452,796 = 452,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,808x = 452,796 × 452,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,808x = 205,024,217,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,024,217,616/304,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,633.98
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