Finding the Third Proportional to 305,934 and 656,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,934 and 656,154 is: 1,407,290.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,934 : 656,154 = 656,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,934/656,154 = 656,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,934x = 656,154 × 656,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,934x = 430,538,071,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,538,071,716/305,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,407,290.70
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