Finding the Third Proportional to 303,827 and 654,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,827 and 654,399 is: 1,409,479.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,827 : 654,399 = 654,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,827/654,399 = 654,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,827x = 654,399 × 654,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,827x = 428,238,051,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,238,051,201/303,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,409,479.91
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