Finding the Third Proportional to 304,002 and 677,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,002 and 677,907 is: 1,511,693.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,002 : 677,907 = 677,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,002/677,907 = 677,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,002x = 677,907 × 677,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,002x = 459,557,900,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 459,557,900,649/304,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,511,693.68
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