Finding the Third Proportional to 307,638 and 681,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,638 and 681,615 is: 1,510,213.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,638 : 681,615 = 681,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,638/681,615 = 681,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,638x = 681,615 × 681,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,638x = 464,599,008,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,599,008,225/307,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,510,213.33
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