Finding the Third Proportional to 304,356 and 617,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,356 and 617,928 is: 1,254,567.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,356 : 617,928 = 617,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,356/617,928 = 617,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,356x = 617,928 × 617,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,356x = 381,835,013,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,835,013,184/304,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,254,567.06
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