Finding the Third Proportional to 304,772 and 656,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,772 and 656,196 is: 1,412,837.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,772 : 656,196 = 656,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,772/656,196 = 656,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,772x = 656,196 × 656,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,772x = 430,593,190,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,593,190,416/304,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,412,837.11
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