Finding the Third Proportional to 300,832 and 641,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,832 and 641,696 is: 1,368,783.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,832 : 641,696 = 641,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,832/641,696 = 641,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,832x = 641,696 × 641,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,832x = 411,773,756,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,773,756,416/300,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,368,783.10
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