Finding the Third Proportional to 304,826 and 452,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,826 and 452,825 is: 672,680.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,826 : 452,825 = 452,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,826/452,825 = 452,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,826x = 452,825 × 452,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,826x = 205,050,480,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,050,480,625/304,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,680.42
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