Finding the Third Proportional to 309,113 and 651,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,113 and 651,435 is: 1,372,855.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,113 : 651,435 = 651,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,113/651,435 = 651,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,113x = 651,435 × 651,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,113x = 424,367,559,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,367,559,225/309,113 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,372,855.75
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