Finding the Third Proportional to 303,517 and 655,665
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,517 and 655,665 is: 1,416,383.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,517 : 655,665 = 655,665 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,517/655,665 = 655,665/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,517x = 655,665 × 655,665 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,517x = 429,896,592,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,896,592,225/303,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,416,383.90
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