Finding the Third Proportional to 304,819 and 663,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,819 and 663,943 is: 1,446,170.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,819 : 663,943 = 663,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,819/663,943 = 663,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,819x = 663,943 × 663,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,819x = 440,820,307,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 440,820,307,249/304,819 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,446,170.70
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