Finding the Third Proportional to 303,724 and 453,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,724 and 453,120 is: 676,001.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,724 : 453,120 = 453,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,724/453,120 = 453,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,724x = 453,120 × 453,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,724x = 205,317,734,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,317,734,400/303,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,001.02
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