Finding the Third Proportional to 301,818 and 639,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,818 and 639,619 is: 1,355,493.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,818 : 639,619 = 639,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,818/639,619 = 639,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,818x = 639,619 × 639,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,818x = 409,112,465,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,112,465,161/301,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,355,493.92
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