Finding the Third Proportional to 303,246 and 650,778.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,246 and 650,778.75 is: 1,396,598.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,246 : 650,778.75 = 650,778.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,246/650,778.75 = 650,778.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,246x = 650,778.75 × 650,778.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,246x = 423,512,981,451.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 423,512,981,451.56/303,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,396,598.74
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