Finding the Third Proportional to 312,300 and 671,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,300 and 671,958 is: 1,445,813.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,300 : 671,958 = 671,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,300/671,958 = 671,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,300x = 671,958 × 671,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,300x = 451,527,553,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,527,553,764/312,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,445,813.49
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