Finding the Third Proportional to 309,900 and 671,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,900 and 671,964 is: 1,457,036.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,900 : 671,964 = 671,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,900/671,964 = 671,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,900x = 671,964 × 671,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,900x = 451,535,617,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,535,617,296/309,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,457,036.52
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