Finding the Third Proportional to 316,527 and 453,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,527 and 453,414 is: 649,499.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,527 : 453,414 = 453,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,527/453,414 = 453,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,527x = 453,414 × 453,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,527x = 205,584,255,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,584,255,396/316,527 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,499.90
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