Finding the Third Proportional to 304,704 and 646,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,704 and 646,272 is: 1,370,731.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,704 : 646,272 = 646,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,704/646,272 = 646,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,704x = 646,272 × 646,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,704x = 417,667,497,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,667,497,984/304,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,370,731.92
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