Finding the Third Proportional to 301,832 and 656,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,832 and 656,080 is: 1,426,094.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,832 : 656,080 = 656,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,832/656,080 = 656,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,832x = 656,080 × 656,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,832x = 430,440,966,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,440,966,400/301,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,426,094.54
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