Finding the Third Proportional to 308,502 and 676,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,502 and 676,092 is: 1,481,677.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,502 : 676,092 = 676,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,502/676,092 = 676,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,502x = 676,092 × 676,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,502x = 457,100,392,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,100,392,464/308,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,481,677.24
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