Finding the Third Proportional to 303,668 and 703,006.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,668 and 703,006.25 is: 1,627,493.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,668 : 703,006.25 = 703,006.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,668/703,006.25 = 703,006.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,668x = 703,006.25 × 703,006.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,668x = 494,217,787,539.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,217,787,539.06/303,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,627,493.80
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