Finding the Third Proportional to 308,296 and 672,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,296 and 672,618 is: 1,467,469.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,296 : 672,618 = 672,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,296/672,618 = 672,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,296x = 672,618 × 672,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,296x = 452,414,973,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,414,973,924/308,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,467,469.49
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