Finding the Third Proportional to 316,737 and 672,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,737 and 672,336 is: 1,427,164.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,737 : 672,336 = 672,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,737/672,336 = 672,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,737x = 672,336 × 672,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,737x = 452,035,696,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,035,696,896/316,737 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,427,164.17
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