Finding the Third Proportional to 303,995 and 454,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,995 and 454,291 is: 678,893.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,995 : 454,291 = 454,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,995/454,291 = 454,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,995x = 454,291 × 454,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,995x = 206,380,312,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,380,312,681/303,995 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678,893.77
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