Finding the Third Proportional to 309,858 and 656,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,858 and 656,919 is: 1,392,710.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,858 : 656,919 = 656,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,858/656,919 = 656,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,858x = 656,919 × 656,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,858x = 431,542,572,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 431,542,572,561/309,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,392,710.77
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