Finding the Third Proportional to 301,916 and 616,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,916 and 616,941 is: 1,260,669.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,916 : 616,941 = 616,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,916/616,941 = 616,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,916x = 616,941 × 616,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,916x = 380,616,197,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,616,197,481/301,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,260,669.18
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