Finding the Third Proportional to 303,944 and 703,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,944 and 703,632 is: 1,628,911.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,944 : 703,632 = 703,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,944/703,632 = 703,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,944x = 703,632 × 703,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,944x = 495,097,991,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,097,991,424/303,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,628,911.88
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