Finding the Third Proportional to 304,008 and 665,149.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,008 and 665,149.50 is: 1,455,303.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,008 : 665,149.50 = 665,149.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,008/665,149.50 = 665,149.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,008x = 665,149.50 × 665,149.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,008x = 442,423,857,350.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,423,857,350.25/304,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,455,303.34
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