Finding the Third Proportional to 309,584 and 675,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,584 and 675,544 is: 1,474,106.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,584 : 675,544 = 675,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,584/675,544 = 675,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,584x = 675,544 × 675,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,584x = 456,359,695,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 456,359,695,936/309,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,474,106.21
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