Finding the Third Proportional to 305,918 and 673,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,918 and 673,004 is: 1,480,574.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,918 : 673,004 = 673,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,918/673,004 = 673,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,918x = 673,004 × 673,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,918x = 452,934,384,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,934,384,016/305,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,480,574.48
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