Finding the Third Proportional to 303,538 and 445,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,538 and 445,466 is: 653,756.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,538 : 445,466 = 445,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,538/445,466 = 445,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,538x = 445,466 × 445,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,538x = 198,439,957,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,439,957,156/303,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,756.55
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