Finding the Third Proportional to 307,172 and 458,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,172 and 458,391 is: 684,054.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,172 : 458,391 = 458,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,172/458,391 = 458,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,172x = 458,391 × 458,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,172x = 210,122,308,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,122,308,881/307,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,054.24
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