Finding the Third Proportional to 300,868 and 640,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,868 and 640,374 is: 1,362,985.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,868 : 640,374 = 640,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,868/640,374 = 640,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,868x = 640,374 × 640,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,868x = 410,078,859,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410,078,859,876/300,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,362,985.96
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