Finding the Third Proportional to 304,832 and 452,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,832 and 452,833 is: 672,690.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,832 : 452,833 = 452,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,832/452,833 = 452,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,832x = 452,833 × 452,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,832x = 205,057,725,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,057,725,889/304,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,690.94
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