Finding the Third Proportional to 306,012 and 505,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,012 and 505,704 is: 835,707.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,012 : 505,704 = 505,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,012/505,704 = 505,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,012x = 505,704 × 505,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,012x = 255,736,535,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,736,535,616/306,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,707.54
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