Finding the Third Proportional to 303,669 and 666,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,669 and 666,387 is: 1,462,354.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,669 : 666,387 = 666,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,669/666,387 = 666,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,669x = 666,387 × 666,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,669x = 444,071,633,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444,071,633,769/303,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,462,354.19
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