Finding the Third Proportional to 300,855 and 660,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,855 and 660,751 is: 1,451,170.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,855 : 660,751 = 660,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,855/660,751 = 660,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,855x = 660,751 × 660,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,855x = 436,591,884,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,591,884,001/300,855 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,451,170.44
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