Finding the Third Proportional to 305,838 and 422,613
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,838 and 422,613 is: 583,975.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,838 : 422,613 = 422,613 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,838/422,613 = 422,613/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,838x = 422,613 × 422,613 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,838x = 178,601,747,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,601,747,769/305,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 583,975.01
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