Finding the Third Proportional to 304,320 and 653,487
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,320 and 653,487 is: 1,403,277.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,320 : 653,487 = 653,487 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,320/653,487 = 653,487/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,320x = 653,487 × 653,487 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,320x = 427,045,259,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,045,259,169/304,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,403,277.01
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