Finding the Third Proportional to 304,674 and 660,195.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,674 and 660,195.75 is: 1,430,573.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,674 : 660,195.75 = 660,195.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,674/660,195.75 = 660,195.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,674x = 660,195.75 × 660,195.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,674x = 435,858,428,318.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,858,428,318.06/304,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,430,573.10
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