Finding the Third Proportional to 312,408 and 684,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,408 and 684,624 is: 1,500,313.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,408 : 684,624 = 684,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,408/684,624 = 684,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,408x = 684,624 × 684,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,408x = 468,710,021,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 468,710,021,376/312,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,500,313.76
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