Finding the Third Proportional to 308,644 and 676,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,644 and 676,376 is: 1,482,240.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,644 : 676,376 = 676,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,644/676,376 = 676,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,644x = 676,376 × 676,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,644x = 457,484,493,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,484,493,376/308,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,240.04
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