Finding the Third Proportional to 306,658 and 671,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,658 and 671,636 is: 1,471,003.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,658 : 671,636 = 671,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,658/671,636 = 671,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,658x = 671,636 × 671,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,658x = 451,094,916,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,094,916,496/306,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,471,003.26
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