Finding the Third Proportional to 303,993 and 659,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,993 and 659,907 is: 1,432,523.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,993 : 659,907 = 659,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,993/659,907 = 659,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,993x = 659,907 × 659,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,993x = 435,477,248,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,477,248,649/303,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,432,523.94
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