Finding the Third Proportional to 308,864 and 676,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,864 and 676,776 is: 1,482,936.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,864 : 676,776 = 676,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,864/676,776 = 676,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,864x = 676,776 × 676,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,864x = 458,025,754,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,025,754,176/308,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,936.68
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