Finding the Third Proportional to 303,048 and 454,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,048 and 454,572 is: 681,858
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,048 : 454,572 = 454,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,048/454,572 = 454,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,048x = 454,572 × 454,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,048x = 206,635,703,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,635,703,184/303,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,858
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