Finding the Third Proportional to 309,855 and 656,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,855 and 656,913 is: 1,392,698.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,855 : 656,913 = 656,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,855/656,913 = 656,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,855x = 656,913 × 656,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,855x = 431,534,689,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 431,534,689,569/309,855 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,392,698.81
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