Finding the Third Proportional to 308,862 and 676,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,862 and 676,773 is: 1,482,933.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,862 : 676,773 = 676,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,862/676,773 = 676,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,862x = 676,773 × 676,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,862x = 458,021,693,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,021,693,529/308,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,933.13
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