Finding the Third Proportional to 306,974 and 629,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,974 and 629,163 is: 1,289,510.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,974 : 629,163 = 629,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,974/629,163 = 629,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,974x = 629,163 × 629,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,974x = 395,846,080,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,846,080,569/306,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,289,510.12
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