Finding the Third Proportional to 301,022 and 653,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,022 and 653,866 is: 1,420,297.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,022 : 653,866 = 653,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,022/653,866 = 653,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,022x = 653,866 × 653,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,022x = 427,540,745,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,540,745,956/301,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,420,297.34
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