Finding the Third Proportional to 305,376 and 655,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,376 and 655,896 is: 1,408,753.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,376 : 655,896 = 655,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,376/655,896 = 655,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,376x = 655,896 × 655,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,376x = 430,199,562,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,199,562,816/305,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,408,753.68
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