Finding the Third Proportional to 307,768 and 463,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,768 and 463,676 is: 698,563.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,768 : 463,676 = 463,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,768/463,676 = 463,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,768x = 463,676 × 463,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,768x = 214,995,432,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,995,432,976/307,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,563.31
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