Finding the Third Proportional to 303,341 and 653,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,341 and 653,193 is: 1,406,539.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,341 : 653,193 = 653,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,341/653,193 = 653,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,341x = 653,193 × 653,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,341x = 426,661,095,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,661,095,249/303,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,406,539.49
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