Finding the Third Proportional to 309,046 and 641,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,046 and 641,777 is: 1,332,739.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,046 : 641,777 = 641,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,046/641,777 = 641,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,046x = 641,777 × 641,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,046x = 411,877,717,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,877,717,729/309,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,332,739.20
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