Finding the Third Proportional to 306,387 and 654,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,387 and 654,858 is: 1,399,664.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,387 : 654,858 = 654,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,387/654,858 = 654,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,387x = 654,858 × 654,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,387x = 428,839,000,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,839,000,164/306,387 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,399,664.48
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