Finding the Third Proportional to 306,052 and 656,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,052 and 656,376 is: 1,407,700.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,052 : 656,376 = 656,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,052/656,376 = 656,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,052x = 656,376 × 656,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,052x = 430,829,453,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,829,453,376/306,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,407,700.17
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