Finding the Third Proportional to 304,453 and 653,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,453 and 653,795 is: 1,403,986.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,453 : 653,795 = 653,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,453/653,795 = 653,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,453x = 653,795 × 653,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,453x = 427,447,902,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,447,902,025/304,453 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,403,986.50
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