Finding the Third Proportional to 307,170 and 458,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,170 and 458,388 is: 684,049.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,170 : 458,388 = 458,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,170/458,388 = 458,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,170x = 458,388 × 458,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,170x = 210,119,558,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,119,558,544/307,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,049.74
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