Finding the Third Proportional to 307,132 and 671,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,132 and 671,000 is: 1,465,952.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,132 : 671,000 = 671,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,132/671,000 = 671,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,132x = 671,000 × 671,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,132x = 450,241,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,241,000,000/307,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,465,952.75
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