Finding the Third Proportional to 305,328 and 651,233
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,328 and 651,233 is: 1,389,012.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,328 : 651,233 = 651,233 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,328/651,233 = 651,233/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,328x = 651,233 × 651,233 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,328x = 424,104,420,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,104,420,289/305,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,389,012.54
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