Finding the Third Proportional to 312,275 and 671,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,275 and 671,912 is: 1,445,731.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,275 : 671,912 = 671,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,275/671,912 = 671,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,275x = 671,912 × 671,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,275x = 451,465,735,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,465,735,744/312,275 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,445,731.28
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