Finding the Third Proportional to 303,705 and 644,782.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,705 and 644,782.50 is: 1,368,908.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,705 : 644,782.50 = 644,782.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,705/644,782.50 = 644,782.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,705x = 644,782.50 × 644,782.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,705x = 415,744,472,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,744,472,306.25/303,705 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,368,908.88
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