Finding the Third Proportional to 304,798 and 669,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,798 and 669,929 is: 1,472,466.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,798 : 669,929 = 669,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,798/669,929 = 669,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,798x = 669,929 × 669,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,798x = 448,804,865,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,804,865,041/304,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472,466.57
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