Finding the Third Proportional to 312,648 and 636,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,648 and 636,352 is: 1,295,206.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,648 : 636,352 = 636,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,648/636,352 = 636,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,648x = 636,352 × 636,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,648x = 404,943,867,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,943,867,904/312,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,295,206.97
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