Finding the Third Proportional to 304,319 and 656,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,319 and 656,752 is: 1,417,339.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,319 : 656,752 = 656,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,319/656,752 = 656,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,319x = 656,752 × 656,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,319x = 431,323,189,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 431,323,189,504/304,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,417,339.01
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