Finding the Third Proportional to 302,242 and 635,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,242 and 635,638 is: 1,336,795.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,242 : 635,638 = 635,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,242/635,638 = 635,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,242x = 635,638 × 635,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,242x = 404,035,667,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,035,667,044/302,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,336,795.24
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