Finding the Third Proportional to 304,600.50 and 665,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,600.50 and 665,577 is: 1,454,340.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,600.50 : 665,577 = 665,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,600.50/665,577 = 665,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,600.50x = 665,577 × 665,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,600.50x = 442,992,742,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,992,742,929/304,600.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,454,340.17
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