Finding the Third Proportional to 303,510 and 437,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,510 and 437,187 is: 629,740.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,510 : 437,187 = 437,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,510/437,187 = 437,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,510x = 437,187 × 437,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,510x = 191,132,472,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,132,472,969/303,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,740.28
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