Finding the Third Proportional to 304,817 and 452,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,817 and 452,821 is: 672,688.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,817 : 452,821 = 452,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,817/452,821 = 452,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,817x = 452,821 × 452,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,817x = 205,046,858,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,046,858,041/304,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,688.39
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