Finding the Third Proportional to 309,642 and 670,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,642 and 670,810 is: 1,453,246.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,642 : 670,810 = 670,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,642/670,810 = 670,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,642x = 670,810 × 670,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,642x = 449,986,056,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,986,056,100/309,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,453,246.19
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