Finding the Third Proportional to 303,601 and 482,537
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,601 and 482,537 is: 766,934.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,601 : 482,537 = 482,537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,601/482,537 = 482,537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,601x = 482,537 × 482,537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,601x = 232,841,956,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,841,956,369/303,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 766,934.09
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