Finding the Third Proportional to 308,484 and 673,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,484 and 673,020 is: 1,468,328.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,484 : 673,020 = 673,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,484/673,020 = 673,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,484x = 673,020 × 673,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,484x = 452,955,920,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,955,920,400/308,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,468,328.73
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