Finding the Third Proportional to 306,733 and 628,339.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,733 and 628,339.50 is: 1,287,147.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,733 : 628,339.50 = 628,339.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,733/628,339.50 = 628,339.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,733x = 628,339.50 × 628,339.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,733x = 394,810,527,260.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,810,527,260.25/306,733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,287,147.22
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