Finding the Third Proportional to 307,158 and 638,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,158 and 638,838 is: 1,328,677.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,158 : 638,838 = 638,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,158/638,838 = 638,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,158x = 638,838 × 638,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,158x = 408,113,990,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,113,990,244/307,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,328,677.72
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