Finding the Third Proportional to 303,721 and 664,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,721 and 664,641 is: 1,454,452.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,721 : 664,641 = 664,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,721/664,641 = 664,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,721x = 664,641 × 664,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,721x = 441,747,658,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,747,658,881/303,721 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,454,452.14
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