Finding the Third Proportional to 306,993 and 629,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,993 and 629,202 is: 1,289,590.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,993 : 629,202 = 629,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,993/629,202 = 629,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,993x = 629,202 × 629,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,993x = 395,895,156,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,895,156,804/306,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,289,590.18
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