Finding the Third Proportional to 306,249 and 450,621
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,249 and 450,621 is: 663,052.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,249 : 450,621 = 450,621 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,249/450,621 = 450,621/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,249x = 450,621 × 450,621 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,249x = 203,059,285,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,059,285,641/306,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,052.89
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