Finding the Third Proportional to 303,642 and 453,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,642 and 453,810 is: 678,244.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,642 : 453,810 = 453,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,642/453,810 = 453,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,642x = 453,810 × 453,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,642x = 205,943,516,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,943,516,100/303,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678,244.50
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