Finding the Third Proportional to 307,480 and 673,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,480 and 673,280 is: 1,474,261.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,480 : 673,280 = 673,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,480/673,280 = 673,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,480x = 673,280 × 673,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,480x = 453,305,958,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,305,958,400/307,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,474,261.61
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