Finding the Third Proportional to 309,596 and 632,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,596 and 632,313 is: 1,291,424.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,596 : 632,313 = 632,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,596/632,313 = 632,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,596x = 632,313 × 632,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,596x = 399,819,729,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 399,819,729,969/309,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,291,424.08
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