Finding the Third Proportional to 304,240 and 627,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,240 and 627,872 is: 1,295,764.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,240 : 627,872 = 627,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,240/627,872 = 627,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,240x = 627,872 × 627,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,240x = 394,223,248,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,223,248,384/304,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,295,764.03
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