Finding the Third Proportional to 304,318 and 670,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,318 and 670,844 is: 1,478,820.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,318 : 670,844 = 670,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,318/670,844 = 670,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,318x = 670,844 × 670,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,318x = 450,031,672,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,031,672,336/304,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,478,820.42
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