Finding the Third Proportional to 306,048 and 459,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,048 and 459,072 is: 688,608
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,048 : 459,072 = 459,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,048/459,072 = 459,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,048x = 459,072 × 459,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,048x = 210,747,101,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,747,101,184/306,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,608
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