Finding the Third Proportional to 307,191 and 673,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,191 and 673,431 is: 1,476,310.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,191 : 673,431 = 673,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,191/673,431 = 673,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,191x = 673,431 × 673,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,191x = 453,509,311,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,509,311,761/307,191 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,476,310.54
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