Finding the Third Proportional to 450,281 and 633,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,281 and 633,301 is: 890,710.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,281 : 633,301 = 633,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,281/633,301 = 633,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,281x = 633,301 × 633,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,281x = 401,070,156,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,070,156,601/450,281 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890,710.82
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