Finding the Third Proportional to 309,718 and 656,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,718 and 656,651 is: 1,392,203.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,718 : 656,651 = 656,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,718/656,651 = 656,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,718x = 656,651 × 656,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,718x = 431,190,535,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 431,190,535,801/309,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,392,203.67
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