Finding the Third Proportional to 303,334.50 and 656,413.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,334.50 and 656,413.50 is: 1,420,473.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,334.50 : 656,413.50 = 656,413.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,334.50/656,413.50 = 656,413.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,334.50x = 656,413.50 × 656,413.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,334.50x = 430,878,682,982.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,878,682,982.25/303,334.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,420,473.71
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