Finding the Third Proportional to 304,368 and 650,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,368 and 650,946 is: 1,392,165.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,368 : 650,946 = 650,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,368/650,946 = 650,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,368x = 650,946 × 650,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,368x = 423,730,694,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 423,730,694,916/304,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,392,165.72
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