Finding the Third Proportional to 309,044 and 641,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,044 and 641,773 is: 1,332,731.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,044 : 641,773 = 641,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,044/641,773 = 641,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,044x = 641,773 × 641,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,044x = 411,872,583,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,872,583,529/309,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,332,731.21
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