Finding the Third Proportional to 303,745 and 482,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,745 and 482,745 is: 767,231.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,745 : 482,745 = 482,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,745/482,745 = 482,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,745x = 482,745 × 482,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,745x = 233,042,735,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,042,735,025/303,745 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,231.51
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