Finding the Third Proportional to 304,704 and 712,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,704 and 712,080 is: 1,664,100
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,704 : 712,080 = 712,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,704/712,080 = 712,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,704x = 712,080 × 712,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,704x = 507,057,926,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 507,057,926,400/304,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,664,100
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