Finding the Third Proportional to 302,988 and 637,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,988 and 637,932 is: 1,343,146.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,988 : 637,932 = 637,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,988/637,932 = 637,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,988x = 637,932 × 637,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,988x = 406,957,236,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,957,236,624/302,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,343,146.38
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