Finding the Third Proportional to 306,884 and 656,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,884 and 656,412 is: 1,404,037.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,884 : 656,412 = 656,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,884/656,412 = 656,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,884x = 656,412 × 656,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,884x = 430,876,713,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,876,713,744/306,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,404,037.73
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