Finding the Third Proportional to 302,808 and 636,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,808 and 636,981 is: 1,339,940.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,808 : 636,981 = 636,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,808/636,981 = 636,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,808x = 636,981 × 636,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,808x = 405,744,794,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,744,794,361/302,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,339,940.80
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