Finding the Third Proportional to 306,115 and 714,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,115 and 714,829 is: 1,669,243.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,115 : 714,829 = 714,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,115/714,829 = 714,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,115x = 714,829 × 714,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,115x = 510,980,499,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,980,499,241/306,115 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,669,243.58
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