Finding the Third Proportional to 303,494 and 437,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,494 and 437,163 is: 629,704.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,494 : 437,163 = 437,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,494/437,163 = 437,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,494x = 437,163 × 437,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,494x = 191,111,488,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,111,488,569/303,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,704.34
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