Finding the Third Proportional to 312,420 and 672,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,420 and 672,306 is: 1,446,755.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,420 : 672,306 = 672,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,420/672,306 = 672,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,420x = 672,306 × 672,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,420x = 451,995,357,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,995,357,636/312,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,446,755.51
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