Finding the Third Proportional to 306,467 and 649,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,467 and 649,793 is: 1,377,737.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,467 : 649,793 = 649,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,467/649,793 = 649,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,467x = 649,793 × 649,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,467x = 422,230,942,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 422,230,942,849/306,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,377,737.06
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