Finding the Third Proportional to 305,085 and 635,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,085 and 635,421 is: 1,323,433.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,085 : 635,421 = 635,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,085/635,421 = 635,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,085x = 635,421 × 635,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,085x = 403,759,847,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,759,847,241/305,085 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,323,433.95
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