Finding the Third Proportional to 306,418 and 673,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,418 and 673,303 is: 1,479,472.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,418 : 673,303 = 673,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,418/673,303 = 673,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,418x = 673,303 × 673,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,418x = 453,336,929,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,336,929,809/306,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,479,472.26
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