Finding the Third Proportional to 300,824 and 668,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,824 and 668,890 is: 1,487,294.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,824 : 668,890 = 668,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,824/668,890 = 668,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,824x = 668,890 × 668,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,824x = 447,413,832,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,413,832,100/300,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,487,294.34
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