Finding the Third Proportional to 303,050 and 454,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,050 and 454,575 is: 681,862.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,050 : 454,575 = 454,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,050/454,575 = 454,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,050x = 454,575 × 454,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,050x = 206,638,430,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,638,430,625/303,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,862.50
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