Finding the Third Proportional to 303,524 and 437,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,524 and 437,206 is: 629,765.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,524 : 437,206 = 437,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,524/437,206 = 437,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,524x = 437,206 × 437,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,524x = 191,149,086,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,149,086,436/303,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,765.97
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