Finding the Third Proportional to 306,530 and 455,419
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,530 and 455,419 is: 676,626.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,530 : 455,419 = 455,419 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,530/455,419 = 455,419/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,530x = 455,419 × 455,419 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,530x = 207,406,465,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,406,465,561/306,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,626.97
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