Finding the Third Proportional to 307,259 and 639,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,259 and 639,043 is: 1,329,093.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,259 : 639,043 = 639,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,259/639,043 = 639,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,259x = 639,043 × 639,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,259x = 408,375,955,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,375,955,849/307,259 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,329,093.55
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