Finding the Third Proportional to 303,522 and 664,861.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,522 and 664,861.50 is: 1,456,371.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,522 : 664,861.50 = 664,861.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,522/664,861.50 = 664,861.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,522x = 664,861.50 × 664,861.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,522x = 442,040,814,182.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,040,814,182.25/303,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,456,371.58
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