Finding the Third Proportional to 305,917.59 and 656,121.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,917.59 and 656,121.94 is: 1,407,228.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,917.59 : 656,121.94 = 656,121.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,917.59/656,121.94 = 656,121.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,917.59x = 656,121.94 × 656,121.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,917.59x = 430,495,996,868.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,495,996,868.75/305,917.59 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,407,228.63
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