Finding the Third Proportional to 303,842 and 659,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,842 and 659,524 is: 1,431,572.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,842 : 659,524 = 659,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,842/659,524 = 659,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,842x = 659,524 × 659,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,842x = 434,971,906,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,971,906,576/303,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,431,572.68
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