Finding the Third Proportional to 305,460 and 654,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,460 and 654,696 is: 1,403,217.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,460 : 654,696 = 654,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,460/654,696 = 654,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,460x = 654,696 × 654,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,460x = 428,626,852,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,626,852,416/305,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,403,217.61
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