Finding the Third Proportional to 302,476 and 654,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,476 and 654,200 is: 1,414,914.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,476 : 654,200 = 654,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,476/654,200 = 654,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,476x = 654,200 × 654,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,476x = 427,977,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,977,640,000/302,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,414,914.37
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