Finding the Third Proportional to 299,305 and 665,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,305 and 665,041 is: 1,477,688.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,305 : 665,041 = 665,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,305/665,041 = 665,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,305x = 665,041 × 665,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,305x = 442,279,531,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,279,531,681/299,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,477,688.42
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