Finding the Third Proportional to 303,096 and 454,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,096 and 454,644 is: 681,966
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,096 : 454,644 = 454,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,096/454,644 = 454,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,096x = 454,644 × 454,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,096x = 206,701,166,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,701,166,736/303,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,966
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