Finding the Third Proportional to 306,667 and 716,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,667 and 716,319 is: 1,673,192.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,667 : 716,319 = 716,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,667/716,319 = 716,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,667x = 716,319 × 716,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,667x = 513,112,909,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 513,112,909,761/306,667 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,673,192.45
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