Finding the Third Proportional to 302,824 and 637,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,824 and 637,035 is: 1,340,097.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,824 : 637,035 = 637,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,824/637,035 = 637,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,824x = 637,035 × 637,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,824x = 405,813,591,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,813,591,225/302,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,340,097.19
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