Finding the Third Proportional to 303,714 and 666,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,714 and 666,944 is: 1,464,582.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,714 : 666,944 = 666,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,714/666,944 = 666,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,714x = 666,944 × 666,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,714x = 444,814,299,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444,814,299,136/303,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,464,582.80
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