Finding the Third Proportional to 312,278 and 671,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,278 and 671,917 is: 1,445,738.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,278 : 671,917 = 671,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,278/671,917 = 671,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,278x = 671,917 × 671,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,278x = 451,472,454,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,472,454,889/312,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,445,738.91
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