Finding the Third Proportional to 306,216 and 675,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,216 and 675,936 is: 1,492,049.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,216 : 675,936 = 675,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,216/675,936 = 675,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,216x = 675,936 × 675,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,216x = 456,889,476,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 456,889,476,096/306,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,492,049.65
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