Finding the Third Proportional to 306,000 and 430,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,000 and 430,152 is: 604,675.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,000 : 430,152 = 430,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,000/430,152 = 430,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,000x = 430,152 × 430,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,000x = 185,030,743,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,030,743,104/306,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,675.63
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