Finding the Third Proportional to 309,840 and 676,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,840 and 676,536 is: 1,477,217.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,840 : 676,536 = 676,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,840/676,536 = 676,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,840x = 676,536 × 676,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,840x = 457,700,959,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,700,959,296/309,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,477,217.14
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