Finding the Third Proportional to 304,838 and 670,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,838 and 670,008 is: 1,472,620.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,838 : 670,008 = 670,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,838/670,008 = 670,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,838x = 670,008 × 670,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,838x = 448,910,720,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,910,720,064/304,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472,620.61
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