Finding the Third Proportional to 303,616 and 453,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,616 and 453,728 is: 678,057.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,616 : 453,728 = 453,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,616/453,728 = 453,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,616x = 453,728 × 453,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,616x = 205,869,097,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,869,097,984/303,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678,057.47
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