Finding the Third Proportional to 303,534 and 437,251.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,534 and 437,251.50 is: 629,876.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,534 : 437,251.50 = 437,251.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,534/437,251.50 = 437,251.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,534x = 437,251.50 × 437,251.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,534x = 191,188,874,252.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,188,874,252.25/303,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,876.30
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