Finding the Third Proportional to 305,960 and 430,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,960 and 430,096 is: 604,597.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,960 : 430,096 = 430,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,960/430,096 = 430,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,960x = 430,096 × 430,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,960x = 184,982,569,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,982,569,216/305,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,597.23
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