Finding the Third Proportional to 301,237 and 652,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,237 and 652,065 is: 1,411,475.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,237 : 652,065 = 652,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,237/652,065 = 652,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,237x = 652,065 × 652,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,237x = 425,188,764,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,188,764,225/301,237 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,411,475.90
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