Finding the Third Proportional to 302,766 and 713,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,766 and 713,702 is: 1,682,390.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,766 : 713,702 = 713,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,766/713,702 = 713,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,766x = 713,702 × 713,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,766x = 509,370,544,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,370,544,804/302,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,682,390.18
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