Finding the Third Proportional to 307,469 and 674,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,469 and 674,169 is: 1,478,210.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,469 : 674,169 = 674,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,469/674,169 = 674,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,469x = 674,169 × 674,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,469x = 454,503,840,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 454,503,840,561/307,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,478,210.29
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