Finding the Third Proportional to 303,060 and 454,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,060 and 454,590 is: 681,885
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,060 : 454,590 = 454,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,060/454,590 = 454,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,060x = 454,590 × 454,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,060x = 206,652,068,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,652,068,100/303,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,885
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