Finding the Third Proportional to 303,732 and 453,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,732 and 453,138 is: 676,036.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,732 : 453,138 = 453,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,732/453,138 = 453,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,732x = 453,138 × 453,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,732x = 205,334,047,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,334,047,044/303,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,036.92
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