Finding the Third Proportional to 303,516 and 664,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,516 and 664,850 is: 1,456,349.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,516 : 664,850 = 664,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,516/664,850 = 664,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,516x = 664,850 × 664,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,516x = 442,025,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,025,522,500/303,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,456,349.99
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