Finding the Third Proportional to 300,840 and 653,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,840 and 653,520 is: 1,419,652.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,840 : 653,520 = 653,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,840/653,520 = 653,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,840x = 653,520 × 653,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,840x = 427,088,390,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,088,390,400/300,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,419,652.94
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