Finding the Third Proportional to 303,216 and 454,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,216 and 454,824 is: 682,236
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,216 : 454,824 = 454,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,216/454,824 = 454,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,216x = 454,824 × 454,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,216x = 206,864,870,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,864,870,976/303,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,236
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