Finding the Third Proportional to 309,362 and 655,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,362 and 655,330 is: 1,388,203.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,362 : 655,330 = 655,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,362/655,330 = 655,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,362x = 655,330 × 655,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,362x = 429,457,408,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,457,408,900/309,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,388,203.49
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