Finding the Third Proportional to 301,430 and 633,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,430 and 633,883 is: 1,333,004.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,430 : 633,883 = 633,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,430/633,883 = 633,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,430x = 633,883 × 633,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,430x = 401,807,657,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,807,657,689/301,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,333,004.87
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