Finding the Third Proportional to 303,782 and 664,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,782 and 664,778 is: 1,454,759.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,782 : 664,778 = 664,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,782/664,778 = 664,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,782x = 664,778 × 664,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,782x = 441,929,789,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,929,789,284/303,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,454,759.63
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