Finding the Third Proportional to 306,031 and 662,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,031 and 662,882 is: 1,435,843.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,031 : 662,882 = 662,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,031/662,882 = 662,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,031x = 662,882 × 662,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,031x = 439,412,545,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 439,412,545,924/306,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,435,843.25
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