Finding the Third Proportional to 303,951 and 661,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,951 and 661,416 is: 1,439,281.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,951 : 661,416 = 661,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,951/661,416 = 661,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,951x = 661,416 × 661,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,951x = 437,471,125,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,471,125,056/303,951 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,439,281.74
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