Finding the Third Proportional to 306,384 and 459,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,384 and 459,900 is: 690,336.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,384 : 459,900 = 459,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,384/459,900 = 459,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,384x = 459,900 × 459,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,384x = 211,508,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,508,010,000/306,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,336.34
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