Finding the Third Proportional to 306,718 and 650,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,718 and 650,331 is: 1,378,890.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,718 : 650,331 = 650,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,718/650,331 = 650,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,718x = 650,331 × 650,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,718x = 422,930,409,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 422,930,409,561/306,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,378,890.09
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