Finding the Third Proportional to 303,602 and 452,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,602 and 452,937 is: 675,726.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,602 : 452,937 = 452,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,602/452,937 = 452,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,602x = 452,937 × 452,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,602x = 205,151,925,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,151,925,969/303,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,726.53
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