Finding the Third Proportional to 305,862 and 673,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,862 and 673,932 is: 1,484,932.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,862 : 673,932 = 673,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,862/673,932 = 673,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,862x = 673,932 × 673,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,862x = 454,184,340,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 454,184,340,624/305,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,484,932.23
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