Finding the Third Proportional to 301,504 and 654,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,504 and 654,848 is: 1,422,289.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,504 : 654,848 = 654,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,504/654,848 = 654,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,504x = 654,848 × 654,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,504x = 428,825,903,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,825,903,104/301,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,422,289.27
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