Finding the Third Proportional to 300,859 and 660,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,859 and 660,759 is: 1,451,186.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,859 : 660,759 = 660,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,859/660,759 = 660,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,859x = 660,759 × 660,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,859x = 436,602,456,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,602,456,081/300,859 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,451,186.29
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