Finding the Third Proportional to 303,926 and 659,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,926 and 659,368 is: 1,430,500.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,926 : 659,368 = 659,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,926/659,368 = 659,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,926x = 659,368 × 659,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,926x = 434,766,159,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,766,159,424/303,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,430,500.05
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