Finding the Third Proportional to 303,568 and 659,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,568 and 659,623 is: 1,433,295.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,568 : 659,623 = 659,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,568/659,623 = 659,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,568x = 659,623 × 659,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,568x = 435,102,502,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,102,502,129/303,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,433,295.02
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