Finding the Third Proportional to 304,524 and 655,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,524 and 655,608 is: 1,411,454.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,524 : 655,608 = 655,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,524/655,608 = 655,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,524x = 655,608 × 655,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,524x = 429,821,849,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,821,849,664/304,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,411,454.76
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