Finding the Third Proportional to 303,522 and 437,206.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,522 and 437,206.50 is: 629,771.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,522 : 437,206.50 = 437,206.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,522/437,206.50 = 437,206.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,522x = 437,206.50 × 437,206.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,522x = 191,149,523,642.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,149,523,642.25/303,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,771.56
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