Finding the Third Proportional to 306,120 and 648,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,120 and 648,600 is: 1,374,238.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,120 : 648,600 = 648,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,120/648,600 = 648,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,120x = 648,600 × 648,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,120x = 420,681,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,681,960,000/306,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,374,238.73
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