Finding the Third Proportional to 307,762 and 451,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,762 and 451,011 is: 660,935.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,762 : 451,011 = 451,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,762/451,011 = 451,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,762x = 451,011 × 451,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,762x = 203,410,922,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,410,922,121/307,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,935.79
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