Finding the Third Proportional to 303,588 and 452,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,588 and 452,919 is: 675,703.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,588 : 452,919 = 452,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,588/452,919 = 452,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,588x = 452,919 × 452,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,588x = 205,135,620,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,135,620,561/303,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,703.98
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