Finding the Third Proportional to 305,061 and 712,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,061 and 712,635 is: 1,664,744.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,061 : 712,635 = 712,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,061/712,635 = 712,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,061x = 712,635 × 712,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,061x = 507,848,643,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 507,848,643,225/305,061 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,664,744.57
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