Finding the Third Proportional to 304,250 and 660,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,250 and 660,014 is: 1,431,778.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,250 : 660,014 = 660,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,250/660,014 = 660,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,250x = 660,014 × 660,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,250x = 435,618,480,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,618,480,196/304,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,431,778.08
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