Finding the Third Proportional to 306,749 and 638,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,749 and 638,527 is: 1,329,154.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,749 : 638,527 = 638,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,749/638,527 = 638,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,749x = 638,527 × 638,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,749x = 407,716,729,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,716,729,729/306,749 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,329,154.23
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