Finding the Third Proportional to 334,990 and 454,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,990 and 454,890 is: 617,704.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,990 : 454,890 = 454,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,990/454,890 = 454,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,990x = 454,890 × 454,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,990x = 206,924,912,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,924,912,100/334,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 617,704.74
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