Finding the Third Proportional to 303,425 and 437,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,425 and 437,074 is: 629,591.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,425 : 437,074 = 437,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,425/437,074 = 437,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,425x = 437,074 × 437,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,425x = 191,033,681,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,033,681,476/303,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,591.11
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