Finding the Third Proportional to 302,844 and 655,839.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,844 and 655,839.75 is: 1,420,288.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,844 : 655,839.75 = 655,839.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,844/655,839.75 = 655,839.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,844x = 655,839.75 × 655,839.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,844x = 430,125,777,680.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,125,777,680.06/302,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,420,288.26
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