Finding the Third Proportional to 309,768 and 455,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,768 and 455,576 is: 670,015.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,768 : 455,576 = 455,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,768/455,576 = 455,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,768x = 455,576 × 455,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,768x = 207,549,491,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,549,491,776/309,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,015.92
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