Finding the Third Proportional to 302,316 and 664,245
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,316 and 664,245 is: 1,459,470.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,316 : 664,245 = 664,245 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,316/664,245 = 664,245/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,316x = 664,245 × 664,245 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,316x = 441,221,420,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,221,420,025/302,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,459,470.95
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