Finding the Third Proportional to 308,929 and 676,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,929 and 676,922 is: 1,483,264.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,929 : 676,922 = 676,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,929/676,922 = 676,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,929x = 676,922 × 676,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,929x = 458,223,394,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,223,394,084/308,929 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,483,264.42
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