Finding the Third Proportional to 303,734 and 453,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,734 and 453,089 is: 675,886.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,734 : 453,089 = 453,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,734/453,089 = 453,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,734x = 453,089 × 453,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,734x = 205,289,641,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,289,641,921/303,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,886.28
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