Finding the Third Proportional to 312,136 and 673,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,136 and 673,438 is: 1,452,952.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,136 : 673,438 = 673,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,136/673,438 = 673,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,136x = 673,438 × 673,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,136x = 453,518,739,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,518,739,844/312,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,452,952.37
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