Finding the Third Proportional to 305,644 and 663,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,644 and 663,836 is: 1,441,802.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,644 : 663,836 = 663,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,644/663,836 = 663,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,644x = 663,836 × 663,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,644x = 440,678,234,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 440,678,234,896/305,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,441,802.34
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