Finding the Third Proportional to 305,301 and 651,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,301 and 651,168 is: 1,388,858.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,301 : 651,168 = 651,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,301/651,168 = 651,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,301x = 651,168 × 651,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,301x = 424,019,764,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,019,764,224/305,301 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,388,858.09
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