Finding the Third Proportional to 302,400 and 651,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,400 and 651,024 is: 1,401,561.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,400 : 651,024 = 651,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,400/651,024 = 651,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,400x = 651,024 × 651,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,400x = 423,832,248,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 423,832,248,576/302,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,401,561.67
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