Finding the Third Proportional to 307,604 and 658,947
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,604 and 658,947 is: 1,411,591.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,604 : 658,947 = 658,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,604/658,947 = 658,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,604x = 658,947 × 658,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,604x = 434,211,148,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,211,148,809/307,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,411,591.36
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