Finding the Third Proportional to 306,072 and 656,367.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,072 and 656,367.75 is: 1,407,572.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,072 : 656,367.75 = 656,367.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,072/656,367.75 = 656,367.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,072x = 656,367.75 × 656,367.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,072x = 430,818,623,240.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,818,623,240.06/306,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,407,572.80
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