Finding the Third Proportional to 303,264 and 660,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,264 and 660,348 is: 1,437,887.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,264 : 660,348 = 660,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,264/660,348 = 660,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,264x = 660,348 × 660,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,264x = 436,059,481,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,059,481,104/303,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,437,887.39
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