Finding the Third Proportional to 304,036 and 703,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,036 and 703,772 is: 1,629,067.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,036 : 703,772 = 703,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,036/703,772 = 703,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,036x = 703,772 × 703,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,036x = 495,295,027,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,295,027,984/304,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,629,067.04
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