Finding the Third Proportional to 303,482 and 437,175
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,482 and 437,175 is: 629,763.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,482 : 437,175 = 437,175 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,482/437,175 = 437,175/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,482x = 437,175 × 437,175 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,482x = 191,121,980,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,121,980,625/303,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,763.81
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