Finding the Third Proportional to 303,492 and 656,188.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,492 and 656,188.50 is: 1,418,763.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,492 : 656,188.50 = 656,188.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,492/656,188.50 = 656,188.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,492x = 656,188.50 × 656,188.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,492x = 430,583,347,532.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,583,347,532.25/303,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,418,763.42
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