Finding the Third Proportional to 308,423 and 713,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,423 and 713,948 is: 1,652,671.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,423 : 713,948 = 713,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,423/713,948 = 713,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,423x = 713,948 × 713,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,423x = 509,721,746,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,721,746,704/308,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,652,671.00
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