Finding the Third Proportional to 304,566 and 701,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,566 and 701,943 is: 1,617,790.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,566 : 701,943 = 701,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,566/701,943 = 701,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,566x = 701,943 × 701,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,566x = 492,723,975,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 492,723,975,249/304,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,617,790.48
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