Finding the Third Proportional to 303,798 and 654,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,798 and 654,339 is: 1,409,355.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,798 : 654,339 = 654,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,798/654,339 = 654,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,798x = 654,339 × 654,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,798x = 428,159,526,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,159,526,921/303,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,409,355.98
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