Finding the Third Proportional to 305,428 and 671,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,428 and 671,080 is: 1,474,482.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,428 : 671,080 = 671,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,428/671,080 = 671,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,428x = 671,080 × 671,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,428x = 450,348,366,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,348,366,400/305,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,474,482.91
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