Finding the Third Proportional to 304,046 and 652,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,046 and 652,371 is: 1,399,748.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,046 : 652,371 = 652,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,046/652,371 = 652,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,046x = 652,371 × 652,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,046x = 425,587,921,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,587,921,641/304,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,399,748.46
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