Finding the Third Proportional to 303,630 and 453,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,630 and 453,772 is: 678,157.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,630 : 453,772 = 453,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,630/453,772 = 453,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,630x = 453,772 × 453,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,630x = 205,909,027,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,909,027,984/303,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678,157.72
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