Finding the Third Proportional to 338,817 and 451,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,817 and 451,694 is: 602,176.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,817 : 451,694 = 451,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,817/451,694 = 451,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,817x = 451,694 × 451,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,817x = 204,027,469,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,027,469,636/338,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,176.01
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