Finding the Third Proportional to 303,551 and 666,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,551 and 666,151 is: 1,461,886.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,551 : 666,151 = 666,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,551/666,151 = 666,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,551x = 666,151 × 666,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,551x = 443,757,154,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 443,757,154,801/303,551 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,461,886.65
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