Finding the Third Proportional to 301,752 and 660,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,752 and 660,960 is: 1,447,772.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,752 : 660,960 = 660,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,752/660,960 = 660,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,752x = 660,960 × 660,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,752x = 436,868,121,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,868,121,600/301,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,447,772.08
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