Finding the Third Proportional to 304,256 and 627,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,256 and 627,904 is: 1,295,827.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,256 : 627,904 = 627,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,256/627,904 = 627,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,256x = 627,904 × 627,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,256x = 394,263,433,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,263,433,216/304,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,295,827.96
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