Finding the Third Proportional to 304,770 and 656,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,770 and 656,192 is: 1,412,829.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,770 : 656,192 = 656,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,770/656,192 = 656,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,770x = 656,192 × 656,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,770x = 430,587,940,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,587,940,864/304,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,412,829.15
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