Finding the Third Proportional to 304,860.94 and 452,869.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,860.94 and 452,869.31 is: 672,734.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,860.94 : 452,869.31 = 452,869.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,860.94/452,869.31 = 452,869.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,860.94x = 452,869.31 × 452,869.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,860.94x = 205,090,614,204.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,090,614,204.22/304,860.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,734.97
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