Finding the Third Proportional to 306,768 and 656,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,768 and 656,184 is: 1,403,593.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,768 : 656,184 = 656,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,768/656,184 = 656,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,768x = 656,184 × 656,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,768x = 430,577,441,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,577,441,856/306,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,403,593.08
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