Finding the Third Proportional to 303,556 and 456,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,556 and 456,312 is: 685,938.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,556 : 456,312 = 456,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,556/456,312 = 456,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,556x = 456,312 × 456,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,556x = 208,220,641,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,220,641,344/303,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 685,938.15
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