Finding the Third Proportional to 303,540 and 445,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,540 and 445,469 is: 653,761.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,540 : 445,469 = 445,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,540/445,469 = 445,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,540x = 445,469 × 445,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,540x = 198,442,629,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,442,629,961/303,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,761.05
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