Finding the Third Proportional to 306,792 and 662,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,792 and 662,928 is: 1,432,480.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,792 : 662,928 = 662,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,792/662,928 = 662,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,792x = 662,928 × 662,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,792x = 439,473,533,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 439,473,533,184/306,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,432,480.42
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