Finding the Third Proportional to 308,592 and 673,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,592 and 673,200 is: 1,468,600.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,592 : 673,200 = 673,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,592/673,200 = 673,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,592x = 673,200 × 673,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,592x = 453,198,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,198,240,000/308,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,468,600.09
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