Finding the Third Proportional to 304,865 and 670,064.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,865 and 670,064.50 is: 1,472,738.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,865 : 670,064.50 = 670,064.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,865/670,064.50 = 670,064.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,865x = 670,064.50 × 670,064.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,865x = 448,986,434,160.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,986,434,160.25/304,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472,738.54
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