Finding the Third Proportional to 312,908 and 672,989
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,908 and 672,989 is: 1,447,435.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,908 : 672,989 = 672,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,908/672,989 = 672,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,908x = 672,989 × 672,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,908x = 452,914,194,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,914,194,121/312,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,447,435.65
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