Finding the Third Proportional to 303,797 and 664,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,797 and 664,779 is: 1,454,692.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,797 : 664,779 = 664,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,797/664,779 = 664,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,797x = 664,779 × 664,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,797x = 441,931,118,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,931,118,841/303,797 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,454,692.18
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