Finding the Third Proportional to 306,027 and 662,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,027 and 662,874 is: 1,435,827.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,027 : 662,874 = 662,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,027/662,874 = 662,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,027x = 662,874 × 662,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,027x = 439,401,939,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 439,401,939,876/306,027 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,435,827.36
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