Finding the Third Proportional to 304,299 and 617,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,299 and 617,814 is: 1,254,339.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,299 : 617,814 = 617,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,299/617,814 = 617,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,299x = 617,814 × 617,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,299x = 381,694,138,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,694,138,596/304,299 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,254,339.12
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