Finding the Third Proportional to 303,884 and 665,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,884 and 665,026 is: 1,455,356.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,884 : 665,026 = 665,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,884/665,026 = 665,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,884x = 665,026 × 665,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,884x = 442,259,580,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,259,580,676/303,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,455,356.59
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