Finding the Third Proportional to 303,063 and 454,594.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,063 and 454,594.50 is: 681,891.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,063 : 454,594.50 = 454,594.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,063/454,594.50 = 454,594.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,063x = 454,594.50 × 454,594.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,063x = 206,656,159,430.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,656,159,430.25/303,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,891.75
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