Finding the Third Proportional to 300,776 and 668,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,776 and 668,799 is: 1,487,126.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,776 : 668,799 = 668,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,776/668,799 = 668,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,776x = 668,799 × 668,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,776x = 447,292,102,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,292,102,401/300,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,487,126.97
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