Finding the Third Proportional to 307,804 and 672,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,804 and 672,488 is: 1,469,247.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,804 : 672,488 = 672,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,804/672,488 = 672,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,804x = 672,488 × 672,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,804x = 452,240,110,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,240,110,144/307,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,469,247.02
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