Finding the Third Proportional to 303,552 and 456,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,552 and 456,306 is: 685,929.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,552 : 456,306 = 456,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,552/456,306 = 456,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,552x = 456,306 × 456,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,552x = 208,215,165,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,215,165,636/303,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 685,929.15
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