Finding the Third Proportional to 309,760 and 455,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,760 and 455,567 is: 670,006.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,760 : 455,567 = 455,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,760/455,567 = 455,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,760x = 455,567 × 455,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,760x = 207,541,291,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,541,291,489/309,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,006.75
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