Finding the Third Proportional to 304,820 and 651,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,820 and 651,673 is: 1,393,208.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,820 : 651,673 = 651,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,820/651,673 = 651,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,820x = 651,673 × 651,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,820x = 424,677,698,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,677,698,929/304,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,393,208.12
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