Finding the Third Proportional to 302,856 and 658,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,856 and 658,740 is: 1,432,820.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,856 : 658,740 = 658,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,856/658,740 = 658,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,856x = 658,740 × 658,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,856x = 433,938,387,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,938,387,600/302,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,432,820.84
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