Finding the Third Proportional to 305,856 and 658,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,856 and 658,584 is: 1,418,095.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,856 : 658,584 = 658,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,856/658,584 = 658,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,856x = 658,584 × 658,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,856x = 433,732,885,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,732,885,056/305,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,418,095.07
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