Finding the Third Proportional to 304,578 and 669,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,578 and 669,906 is: 1,473,428.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,578 : 669,906 = 669,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,578/669,906 = 669,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,578x = 669,906 × 669,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,578x = 448,774,048,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,774,048,836/304,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,473,428.97
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