Finding the Third Proportional to 309,359 and 655,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,359 and 655,328 is: 1,388,208.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,359 : 655,328 = 655,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,359/655,328 = 655,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,359x = 655,328 × 655,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,359x = 429,454,787,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,454,787,584/309,359 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,388,208.48
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