Finding the Third Proportional to 312,304 and 671,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,304 and 671,966 is: 1,445,829.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,304 : 671,966 = 671,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,304/671,966 = 671,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,304x = 671,966 × 671,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,304x = 451,538,305,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,538,305,156/312,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,445,829.40
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