Finding the Third Proportional to 341,424 and 453,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,424 and 453,060 is: 601,197.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,424 : 453,060 = 453,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,424/453,060 = 453,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,424x = 453,060 × 453,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,424x = 205,263,363,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,263,363,600/341,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 601,197.82
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