Finding the Third Proportional to 300,684 and 653,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,684 and 653,829 is: 1,421,732.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,684 : 653,829 = 653,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,684/653,829 = 653,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,684x = 653,829 × 653,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,684x = 427,492,361,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,492,361,241/300,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,421,732.99
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