Finding the Third Proportional to 302,157 and 635,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,157 and 635,418 is: 1,336,245.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,157 : 635,418 = 635,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,157/635,418 = 635,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,157x = 635,418 × 635,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,157x = 403,756,034,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,756,034,724/302,157 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,336,245.84
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