Finding the Third Proportional to 303,514 and 437,191
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,514 and 437,191 is: 629,743.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,514 : 437,191 = 437,191 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,514/437,191 = 437,191/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,514x = 437,191 × 437,191 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,514x = 191,135,970,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,135,970,481/303,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,743.51
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