Finding the Third Proportional to 302,564 and 660,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,564 and 660,524 is: 1,441,982.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,564 : 660,524 = 660,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,564/660,524 = 660,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,564x = 660,524 × 660,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,564x = 436,291,954,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,291,954,576/302,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,441,982.37
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