Finding the Third Proportional to 309,114 and 651,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,114 and 651,437 is: 1,372,859.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,114 : 651,437 = 651,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,114/651,437 = 651,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,114x = 651,437 × 651,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,114x = 424,370,164,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,370,164,969/309,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,372,859.74
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