Finding the Third Proportional to 303,903 and 652,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,903 and 652,113 is: 1,399,299.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,903 : 652,113 = 652,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,903/652,113 = 652,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,903x = 652,113 × 652,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,903x = 425,251,364,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,251,364,769/303,903 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,399,299.66
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