Finding the Third Proportional to 303,068 and 454,602
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,068 and 454,602 is: 681,903
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,068 : 454,602 = 454,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,068/454,602 = 454,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,068x = 454,602 × 454,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,068x = 206,662,978,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,662,978,404/303,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,903
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