Finding the Third Proportional to 306,210 and 435,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,210 and 435,500 is: 619,379.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,210 : 435,500 = 435,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,210/435,500 = 435,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,210x = 435,500 × 435,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,210x = 189,660,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,660,250,000/306,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,379.67
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