Finding the Third Proportional to 303 and 439
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Solution
The third proportional to 303 and 439 is: 636.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303 : 439 = 439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303/439 = 439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303x = 439 × 439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303x = 192,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,721/303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636.04
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