Finding the Third Proportional to 303,628 and 453,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,628 and 453,746 is: 678,084.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,628 : 453,746 = 453,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,628/453,746 = 453,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,628x = 453,746 × 453,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,628x = 205,885,432,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,885,432,516/303,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678,084.47
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