Finding the Third Proportional to 303,650 and 453,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,650 and 453,021 is: 675,870.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,650 : 453,021 = 453,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,650/453,021 = 453,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,650x = 453,021 × 453,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,650x = 205,228,026,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,228,026,441/303,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,870.33
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