Finding the Third Proportional to 306,386 and 648,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,386 and 648,100 is: 1,370,929.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,386 : 648,100 = 648,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,386/648,100 = 648,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,386x = 648,100 × 648,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,386x = 420,033,610,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,033,610,000/306,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,370,929.51
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