Finding the Third Proportional to 307,894.50 and 671,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,894.50 and 671,517 is: 1,464,576.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,894.50 : 671,517 = 671,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,894.50/671,517 = 671,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,894.50x = 671,517 × 671,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,894.50x = 450,935,081,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,935,081,289/307,894.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,464,576.60
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