Finding the Third Proportional to 305,928 and 656,141
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,928 and 656,141 is: 1,407,262.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,928 : 656,141 = 656,141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,928/656,141 = 656,141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,928x = 656,141 × 656,141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,928x = 430,521,011,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,521,011,881/305,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,407,262.53
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