Finding the Third Proportional to 309,252 and 670,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,252 and 670,983 is: 1,455,829.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,252 : 670,983 = 670,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,252/670,983 = 670,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,252x = 670,983 × 670,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,252x = 450,218,186,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,218,186,289/309,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,455,829.51
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