Finding the Third Proportional to 306,942 and 650,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,942 and 650,388 is: 1,378,125.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,942 : 650,388 = 650,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,942/650,388 = 650,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,942x = 650,388 × 650,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,942x = 423,004,550,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 423,004,550,544/306,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,378,125.35
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