Finding the Third Proportional to 304,314.47 and 661,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,314.47 and 661,527 is: 1,438,045.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,314.47 : 661,527 = 661,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,314.47/661,527 = 661,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,314.47x = 661,527 × 661,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,314.47x = 437,617,971,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,617,971,729/304,314.47 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,438,045.24
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