Finding the Third Proportional to 303,832 and 664,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,832 and 664,876 is: 1,454,949.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,832 : 664,876 = 664,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,832/664,876 = 664,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,832x = 664,876 × 664,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,832x = 442,060,095,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,060,095,376/303,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,454,949.10
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