Finding the Third Proportional to 307,218 and 635,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,218 and 635,750 is: 1,315,606.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,218 : 635,750 = 635,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,218/635,750 = 635,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,218x = 635,750 × 635,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,218x = 404,178,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,178,062,500/307,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,315,606.71
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