Finding the Third Proportional to 338,844 and 451,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,844 and 451,730 is: 602,224.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,844 : 451,730 = 451,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,844/451,730 = 451,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,844x = 451,730 × 451,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,844x = 204,059,992,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,059,992,900/338,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,224.01
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