Finding the Third Proportional to 306,860 and 656,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,860 and 656,368 is: 1,403,959.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,860 : 656,368 = 656,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,860/656,368 = 656,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,860x = 656,368 × 656,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,860x = 430,818,951,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,818,951,424/306,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,403,959.30
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