Finding the Third Proportional to 309,096 and 677,241
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,096 and 677,241 is: 1,483,860.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,096 : 677,241 = 677,241 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,096/677,241 = 677,241/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,096x = 677,241 × 677,241 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,096x = 458,655,372,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,655,372,081/309,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,483,860.59
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