Finding the Third Proportional to 304,816 and 660,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,816 and 660,480 is: 1,431,138.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,816 : 660,480 = 660,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,816/660,480 = 660,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,816x = 660,480 × 660,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,816x = 436,233,830,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,233,830,400/304,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,431,138.23
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