Finding the Third Proportional to 307,618 and 675,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,618 and 675,722 is: 1,484,309.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,618 : 675,722 = 675,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,618/675,722 = 675,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,618x = 675,722 × 675,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,618x = 456,600,221,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 456,600,221,284/307,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,484,309.18
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