Finding the Third Proportional to 301,828 and 628,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,828 and 628,460 is: 1,308,566.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,828 : 628,460 = 628,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,828/628,460 = 628,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,828x = 628,460 × 628,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,828x = 394,961,971,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,961,971,600/301,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,308,566.37
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