Finding the Third Proportional to 318,444 and 671,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,444 and 671,448 is: 1,415,766.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,444 : 671,448 = 671,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,444/671,448 = 671,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,444x = 671,448 × 671,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,444x = 450,842,416,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,842,416,704/318,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,415,766.72
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