Finding the Third Proportional to 309,257 and 670,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,257 and 670,993 is: 1,455,849.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,257 : 670,993 = 670,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,257/670,993 = 670,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,257x = 670,993 × 670,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,257x = 450,231,606,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,231,606,049/309,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,455,849.36
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