Finding the Third Proportional to 306,939 and 674,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,939 and 674,781 is: 1,483,452.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,939 : 674,781 = 674,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,939/674,781 = 674,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,939x = 674,781 × 674,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,939x = 455,329,397,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,329,397,961/306,939 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,483,452.41
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