Finding the Third Proportional to 309,166 and 671,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,166 and 671,207 is: 1,457,206.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,166 : 671,207 = 671,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,166/671,207 = 671,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,166x = 671,207 × 671,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,166x = 450,518,836,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,518,836,849/309,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,457,206.93
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