Finding the Third Proportional to 302,334 and 659,931
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,334 and 659,931 is: 1,440,489.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,334 : 659,931 = 659,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,334/659,931 = 659,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,334x = 659,931 × 659,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,334x = 435,508,924,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,508,924,761/302,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,440,489.41
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