Finding the Third Proportional to 305,650 and 671,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,650 and 671,808 is: 1,476,610.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,650 : 671,808 = 671,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,650/671,808 = 671,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,650x = 671,808 × 671,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,650x = 451,325,988,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,325,988,864/305,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,476,610.47
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