Finding the Third Proportional to 303,824 and 654,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,824 and 654,340 is: 1,409,239.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,824 : 654,340 = 654,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,824/654,340 = 654,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,824x = 654,340 × 654,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,824x = 428,160,835,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,160,835,600/303,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,409,239.68
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