Finding the Third Proportional to 305,876 and 658,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,876 and 658,620 is: 1,418,157.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,876 : 658,620 = 658,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,876/658,620 = 658,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,876x = 658,620 × 658,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,876x = 433,780,304,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,780,304,400/305,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,418,157.37
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