Finding the Third Proportional to 304,810 and 659,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,810 and 659,736 is: 1,427,943.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,810 : 659,736 = 659,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,810/659,736 = 659,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,810x = 659,736 × 659,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,810x = 435,251,589,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,251,589,696/304,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,427,943.93
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