Finding the Third Proportional to 305,962 and 671,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,962 and 671,024 is: 1,471,663.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,962 : 671,024 = 671,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,962/671,024 = 671,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,962x = 671,024 × 671,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,962x = 450,273,208,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,273,208,576/305,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,471,663.83
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