Finding the Third Proportional to 305,836 and 719,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,836 and 719,570 is: 1,693,002.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,836 : 719,570 = 719,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,836/719,570 = 719,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,836x = 719,570 × 719,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,836x = 517,780,984,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 517,780,984,900/305,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,693,002.08
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