Finding the Third Proportional to 309,693 and 678,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,693 and 678,435 is: 1,486,226.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,693 : 678,435 = 678,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,693/678,435 = 678,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,693x = 678,435 × 678,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,693x = 460,274,049,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 460,274,049,225/309,693 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,486,226.84
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