Finding the Third Proportional to 306,802 and 659,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,802 and 659,144 is: 1,416,127.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,802 : 659,144 = 659,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,802/659,144 = 659,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,802x = 659,144 × 659,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,802x = 434,470,812,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,470,812,736/306,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,416,127.71
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