Finding the Third Proportional to 300,804 and 668,848.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,804 and 668,848.50 is: 1,487,208.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,804 : 668,848.50 = 668,848.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,804/668,848.50 = 668,848.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,804x = 668,848.50 × 668,848.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,804x = 447,358,315,952.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,358,315,952.25/300,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,487,208.67
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