Finding the Third Proportional to 303,791 and 664,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,791 and 664,769 is: 1,454,677.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,791 : 664,769 = 664,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,791/664,769 = 664,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,791x = 664,769 × 664,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,791x = 441,917,823,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,917,823,361/303,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,454,677.14
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