Finding the Third Proportional to 309,981 and 657,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,981 and 657,166 is: 1,393,205.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,981 : 657,166 = 657,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,981/657,166 = 657,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,981x = 657,166 × 657,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,981x = 431,867,151,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 431,867,151,556/309,981 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,393,205.23
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