Finding the Third Proportional to 304,624 and 669,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,624 and 669,980 is: 1,473,531.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,624 : 669,980 = 669,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,624/669,980 = 669,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,624x = 669,980 × 669,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,624x = 448,873,200,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,873,200,400/304,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,473,531.96
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