Finding the Third Proportional to 306,781 and 657,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,781 and 657,274 is: 1,408,200.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,781 : 657,274 = 657,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,781/657,274 = 657,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,781x = 657,274 × 657,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,781x = 432,009,111,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 432,009,111,076/306,781 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,408,200.35
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