Finding the Third Proportional to 305,817 and 651,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,817 and 651,000 is: 1,385,799.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,817 : 651,000 = 651,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,817/651,000 = 651,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,817x = 651,000 × 651,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,817x = 423,801,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 423,801,000,000/305,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,385,799.35
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