Finding the Third Proportional to 308,136 and 646,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,136 and 646,080 is: 1,354,659.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,136 : 646,080 = 646,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,136/646,080 = 646,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,136x = 646,080 × 646,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,136x = 417,419,366,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,419,366,400/308,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,354,659.52
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