Finding the Third Proportional to 303,523 and 655,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,523 and 655,677 is: 1,416,407.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,523 : 655,677 = 655,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,523/655,677 = 655,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,523x = 655,677 × 655,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,523x = 429,912,328,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,912,328,329/303,523 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,416,407.75
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