Finding the Third Proportional to 310,728 and 673,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,728 and 673,296 is: 1,458,920.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,728 : 673,296 = 673,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,728/673,296 = 673,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,728x = 673,296 × 673,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,728x = 453,327,503,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,327,503,616/310,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,458,920.68
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