Finding the Third Proportional to 303,052 and 454,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,052 and 454,578 is: 681,867
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,052 : 454,578 = 454,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,052/454,578 = 454,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,052x = 454,578 × 454,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,052x = 206,641,158,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,641,158,084/303,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,867
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