Finding the Third Proportional to 303,519 and 437,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,519 and 437,202 is: 629,764.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,519 : 437,202 = 437,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,519/437,202 = 437,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,519x = 437,202 × 437,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,519x = 191,145,588,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,145,588,804/303,519 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,764.82
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