Finding the Third Proportional to 302,608 and 651,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,608 and 651,888 is: 1,404,318.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,608 : 651,888 = 651,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,608/651,888 = 651,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,608x = 651,888 × 651,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,608x = 424,957,964,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,957,964,544/302,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,404,318.34
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