Finding the Third Proportional to 303,558 and 456,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,558 and 456,315 is: 685,942.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,558 : 456,315 = 456,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,558/456,315 = 456,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,558x = 456,315 × 456,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,558x = 208,223,379,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,223,379,225/303,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 685,942.65
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