Finding the Third Proportional to 305,568 and 671,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,568 and 671,316 is: 1,474,844.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,568 : 671,316 = 671,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,568/671,316 = 671,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,568x = 671,316 × 671,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,568x = 450,665,171,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,665,171,856/305,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,474,844.13
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