Finding the Third Proportional to 306,788 and 716,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,788 and 716,530 is: 1,673,518.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,788 : 716,530 = 716,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,788/716,530 = 716,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,788x = 716,530 × 716,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,788x = 513,415,240,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 513,415,240,900/306,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,673,518.00
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