Finding the Third Proportional to 303,869 and 651,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,869 and 651,889 is: 1,398,494.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,869 : 651,889 = 651,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,869/651,889 = 651,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,869x = 651,889 × 651,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,869x = 424,959,268,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,959,268,321/303,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,398,494.97
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