Finding the Third Proportional to 305,921 and 430,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,921 and 430,036 is: 604,505.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,921 : 430,036 = 430,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,921/430,036 = 430,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,921x = 430,036 × 430,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,921x = 184,930,961,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,930,961,296/305,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,505.61
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