Finding the Third Proportional to 306,786 and 657,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,786 and 657,288 is: 1,408,237.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,786 : 657,288 = 657,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,786/657,288 = 657,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,786x = 657,288 × 657,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,786x = 432,027,514,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 432,027,514,944/306,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,408,237.39
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