Finding the Third Proportional to 305,744 and 671,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,744 and 671,264 is: 1,473,766.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,744 : 671,264 = 671,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,744/671,264 = 671,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,744x = 671,264 × 671,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,744x = 450,595,357,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,595,357,696/305,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,473,766.80
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