Finding the Third Proportional to 303,576 and 668,275.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,576 and 668,275.50 is: 1,471,104.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,576 : 668,275.50 = 668,275.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,576/668,275.50 = 668,275.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,576x = 668,275.50 × 668,275.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,576x = 446,592,143,900.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,592,143,900.25/303,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,471,104.91
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