Finding the Third Proportional to 302,264 and 661,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,264 and 661,984 is: 1,449,801.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,264 : 661,984 = 661,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,264/661,984 = 661,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,264x = 661,984 × 661,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,264x = 438,222,816,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 438,222,816,256/302,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,449,801.55
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