Finding the Third Proportional to 312,078 and 672,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,078 and 672,366 is: 1,448,599.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,078 : 672,366 = 672,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,078/672,366 = 672,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,078x = 672,366 × 672,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,078x = 452,076,037,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,076,037,956/312,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,448,599.51
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