Finding the Third Proportional to 306,524 and 654,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,524 and 654,952 is: 1,399,440.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,524 : 654,952 = 654,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,524/654,952 = 654,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,524x = 654,952 × 654,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,524x = 428,962,122,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,962,122,304/306,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,399,440.57
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