Finding the Third Proportional to 303,582 and 445,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,582 and 445,536 is: 653,867.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,582 : 445,536 = 445,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,582/445,536 = 445,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,582x = 445,536 × 445,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,582x = 198,502,327,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,502,327,296/303,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,867.25
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