Finding the Third Proportional to 302,424 and 659,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,424 and 659,280 is: 1,437,220.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,424 : 659,280 = 659,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,424/659,280 = 659,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,424x = 659,280 × 659,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,424x = 434,650,118,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,650,118,400/302,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,437,220.98
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