Finding the Third Proportional to 308,454 and 714,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,454 and 714,006 is: 1,652,773.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,454 : 714,006 = 714,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,454/714,006 = 714,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,454x = 714,006 × 714,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,454x = 509,804,568,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,804,568,036/308,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,652,773.41
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