Finding the Third Proportional to 304,509 and 669,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,509 and 669,768 is: 1,473,155.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,509 : 669,768 = 669,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,509/669,768 = 669,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,509x = 669,768 × 669,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,509x = 448,589,173,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,589,173,824/304,509 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,473,155.72
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