Finding the Third Proportional to 303,666 and 456,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,666 and 456,475 is: 686,179.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,666 : 456,475 = 456,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,666/456,475 = 456,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,666x = 456,475 × 456,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,666x = 208,369,425,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,369,425,625/303,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,179.64
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