Finding the Third Proportional to 308,859 and 676,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,859 and 676,767 is: 1,482,921.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,859 : 676,767 = 676,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,859/676,767 = 676,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,859x = 676,767 × 676,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,859x = 458,013,572,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,013,572,289/308,859 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,921.24
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