Finding the Third Proportional to 303,641 and 453,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,641 and 453,788 is: 678,180.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,641 : 453,788 = 453,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,641/453,788 = 453,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,641x = 453,788 × 453,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,641x = 205,923,548,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,923,548,944/303,641 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678,180.97
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