Finding the Third Proportional to 308,232 and 451,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,232 and 451,683 is: 661,896.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,232 : 451,683 = 451,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,232/451,683 = 451,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,232x = 451,683 × 451,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,232x = 204,017,532,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,017,532,489/308,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,896.01
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