Finding the Third Proportional to 303,793 and 664,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,793 and 664,773 is: 1,454,685.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,793 : 664,773 = 664,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,793/664,773 = 664,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,793x = 664,773 × 664,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,793x = 441,923,141,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,923,141,529/303,793 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,454,685.07
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