Finding the Third Proportional to 303,846 and 659,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,846 and 659,532 is: 1,431,588.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,846 : 659,532 = 659,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,846/659,532 = 659,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,846x = 659,532 × 659,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,846x = 434,982,459,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,982,459,024/303,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,431,588.56
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