Finding the Third Proportional to 303,936 and 703,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,936 and 703,616 is: 1,628,880.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,936 : 703,616 = 703,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,936/703,616 = 703,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,936x = 703,616 × 703,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,936x = 495,075,475,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,075,475,456/303,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,628,880.67
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