Finding the Third Proportional to 307,242 and 626,682.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,242 and 626,682.25 is: 1,278,245.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,242 : 626,682.25 = 626,682.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,242/626,682.25 = 626,682.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,242x = 626,682.25 × 626,682.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,242x = 392,730,642,465.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,730,642,465.06/307,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,278,245.30
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