Finding the Third Proportional to 305,112 and 631,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,112 and 631,439 is: 1,306,783.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,112 : 631,439 = 631,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,112/631,439 = 631,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,112x = 631,439 × 631,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,112x = 398,715,210,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,715,210,721/305,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,306,783.12
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