Finding the Third Proportional to 308,889 and 632,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,889 and 632,829 is: 1,296,493.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,889 : 632,829 = 632,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,889/632,829 = 632,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,889x = 632,829 × 632,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,889x = 400,472,543,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,472,543,241/308,889 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,296,493.38
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