Finding the Third Proportional to 316,730 and 672,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,730 and 672,322 is: 1,427,136.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,730 : 672,322 = 672,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,730/672,322 = 672,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,730x = 672,322 × 672,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,730x = 452,016,871,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,016,871,684/316,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,427,136.27
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