Finding the Third Proportional to 308,560 and 676,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,560 and 676,304 is: 1,482,327.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,560 : 676,304 = 676,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,560/676,304 = 676,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,560x = 676,304 × 676,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,560x = 457,387,100,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,387,100,416/308,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,327.91
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