Finding the Third Proportional to 305,650 and 422,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,650 and 422,322 is: 583,529.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,650 : 422,322 = 422,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,650/422,322 = 422,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,650x = 422,322 × 422,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,650x = 178,355,871,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,355,871,684/305,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 583,529.76
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