Finding the Third Proportional to 306,301 and 703,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,301 and 703,041 is: 1,613,663.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,301 : 703,041 = 703,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,301/703,041 = 703,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,301x = 703,041 × 703,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,301x = 494,266,647,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,266,647,681/306,301 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,613,663.19
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