Finding the Third Proportional to 303,648 and 432,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,648 and 432,553 is: 616,180.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,648 : 432,553 = 432,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,648/432,553 = 432,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,648x = 432,553 × 432,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,648x = 187,102,097,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,102,097,809/303,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616,180.90
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