Finding the Third Proportional to 303,716 and 453,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,716 and 453,111 is: 675,991.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,716 : 453,111 = 453,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,716/453,111 = 453,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,716x = 453,111 × 453,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,716x = 205,309,578,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,309,578,321/303,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,991.97
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