Finding the Third Proportional to 303,843 and 662,357
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,843 and 662,357 is: 1,443,893.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,843 : 662,357 = 662,357 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,843/662,357 = 662,357/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,843x = 662,357 × 662,357 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,843x = 438,716,795,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 438,716,795,449/303,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,443,893.05
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