Finding the Third Proportional to 304,244 and 710,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,244 and 710,850 is: 1,660,863.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,244 : 710,850 = 710,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,244/710,850 = 710,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,244x = 710,850 × 710,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,244x = 505,307,722,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 505,307,722,500/304,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,660,863.39
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