Finding the Third Proportional to 305,984 and 662,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,984 and 662,800 is: 1,435,708.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,984 : 662,800 = 662,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,984/662,800 = 662,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,984x = 662,800 × 662,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,984x = 439,303,840,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 439,303,840,000/305,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,435,708.53
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