Finding the Third Proportional to 305,961 and 430,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,961 and 430,098 is: 604,600.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,961 : 430,098 = 430,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,961/430,098 = 430,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,961x = 430,098 × 430,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,961x = 184,984,289,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,984,289,604/305,961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,600.88
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