Finding the Third Proportional to 302,868 and 658,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,868 and 658,764 is: 1,432,868.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,868 : 658,764 = 658,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,868/658,764 = 658,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,868x = 658,764 × 658,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,868x = 433,970,007,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,970,007,696/302,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,432,868.47
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