Finding the Third Proportional to 306,717 and 674,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,717 and 674,346 is: 1,482,612.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,717 : 674,346 = 674,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,717/674,346 = 674,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,717x = 674,346 × 674,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,717x = 454,742,527,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 454,742,527,716/306,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,612.73
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