Finding the Third Proportional to 309,754 and 455,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,754 and 455,558 is: 669,993.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,754 : 455,558 = 455,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,754/455,558 = 455,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,754x = 455,558 × 455,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,754x = 207,533,091,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,533,091,364/309,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,993.26
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