Finding the Third Proportional to 302,376 and 660,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,376 and 660,012 is: 1,440,642.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,376 : 660,012 = 660,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,376/660,012 = 660,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,376x = 660,012 × 660,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,376x = 435,615,840,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,615,840,144/302,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,440,642.91
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